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Yankees 'have no idea' if Aaron Judge injury means his season is over
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- New York Yankees' All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain shortly after returning from a three-month absence due to a rib stress fracture, casting doubt on his availability for the rest of the season.
- Manager Aaron Boone expressed uncertainty about Judge's return for the postseason, emphasizing the early stages of the injury and the team's need to treat it cautiously.
- Despite Judge's absence, the Yankees have already clinched a wild-card berth and remain confident in their pitching staff and overall talent to compete in the playoffs.
- Players like Cody Bellinger and Cy Young favorite Gerrit Cole acknowledged the challenge of losing Judge but stressed the importance of teamwork and maintaining a championship mindset.
- Judge struggled offensively in his brief return, and while there is no clear timeline for his comeback, the Yankees hope he can contribute, even in a limited designated hitter role, when the playoffs begin.
