Another injury for Aaron Judge? Hopefully not! The Yankees Nation gasped when their star outfielder departed earlier than expected on Sunday evening. The New York Yankees which were marred by unfortunate injuries last year, practice with one aim – to remain fit. However, the fans are worried about All Rise; there are signs. 

In the underway Spring Training, the Captain made his choice which was quite an unexpected one. Though manager Aaron Boone was on board with that plan, it made the fans wonder – is there a secret injury behind that decision? Fans speculate and discuss this on social media. 

Does Aaron Judge’s Early Exit Mean Something?

Jack Curry from YES Network cleared the air. His tweet set off a discussion among fans that was a combination of skepticism and relief. The tweet said, “Judge was lifted after 2 at bats while other regulars had 3 or 4 at bats. But Boone said he always planned to lift Judge after 2 at bats and replace him with Grisham. Judge echoed those sentiments. “I told him I’m good with 2,” he said.”

The most feared bat in the Bronx is Judge’s. But when it comes to spring training, one can’t say for sure. On one hand, there is the need for players like Trent Grisham to get the regular 3 or 4 at bats. On the other the fans are just witnesses to the Manager’s decision. So, when an unexpected change happens, the fans are quick to get anxious. And, that’s how rumors are born. 

There’s a long season ahead. And the Yankees are likely prioritizing Judge’s health in addition to of course managing his workload. Yes, two at-bats might seem like a small sample size. But it is important to remember that spring training is about getting players prepared without burning them out. The players must be fit before the regular season even begins. With these perspectives combined, the fans had a lot to share.   

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Is It a Calculated Move or a Concealed Injury?

It is the cautious and calculated approach that the Yankees are going with as of now. But it’s not easy for folks to read this without a tinge of stress given their history. 

One fans heaved a breath of relief. 

Another fan among others felt relieved too. 

Amid optimism, there was some doubt and criticism. 

Though fans understand that this is just spring training, they feel concerned about Judge. 

There’s no denying that there might have been signs of injury as per this fan. 

With that, comes a big question – will Aaron Judge be in his best form on Opening Day? Hopefully, the answer is yes. And hopefully, him getting less at bats is not a matter of a health concern. 

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