Injuries can have a massive impact on an MLB team’s season. This has happened with the New York Yankees as their diminished squad struggles to win games. The team’s captain Aaron Judge has been the latest to be put on the injured list, leaving fans worried. But Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone recently offered a positive update on Judge.
The Bronx Bombers need their captain back and in top form. They are currently languishing at the bottom of the AL East. This most recent update on Judge provides the team with some hope going forward.
Aaron Judge could be off the injury list by early next week
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Aaron Judge joined the long list of injured Yankees players after suffering a hip strain. But team manager Aaron Boone offered a positive update after it was made public that Judge was practicing his swing. Judge starting swinging soon after being put on the injury list bodes well for the Yankees. He said that he was unsure of how long it would take for the star outfielder to recover. But that it was a close decision.
Furthermore, he mentioned that Judge’s return process will be ramped up during the weekend so he can return early next week. Talkin’ Yanks shared a video of Boone’s statement on Judge via Twitter.
Aaron Boone had an update on Aaron Judge after the game. #YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/Q95iYbmWUG
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) May 3, 2023
In the video, the Yankees’ manager said, “I think it’s that progression over the next several days. Like, that’s why we were holding out, ’cause it was a close decision. It’s like, is he gonna be back all the way Friday or Saturday? Not sure. So, that’s where the decision lied, but he’s, you know, we’ll be ramping him up through the weekend to kind of get him prepared for early next week.”
This is a massive update for the team as they look to improve on their form. They recently beat the Cleveland Guardians to break a 4-game losing streak. Notably, the team has generally struggled to win games. This stems from a lack of signings this past off-season.
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The Yankees are suffering because of their off-season
This past off-season, the New York Yankees failed to put good players around Aaron Judge. They added Carlos Rodon and Tommy Kahnle as free agents while re-signing players that were out of contract.
This left them with a similar roster to last season and questions marks in multiple positions. Furthermore, injuries have ravaged the Yankees’ roster, leaving them in desperate waters.
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This Judge update comes as a great relief for the Yankees’ management. What do you think of Aaron Judge possibly returning by early next week? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.