The Yankees have hit a rough patch with the news that captain Aaron Judge will be out for at least 10 days. Judge is dealing with a mild right hip strain, and the team has decided to place him on the injured list to give him time to rest and recover. Although the Yankees have been patient with Judge’s injury, this latest setback is a blow to a team that is already struggling as they sit in last place. Fortunately, the move is retroactive to Friday, which means that Judge is eligible to return for the May 8 series opener against the Oakland Athletics. In the meantime, the Yankees have called up Franchy Cordero to replace Judge. As Yankees manager Aaron Boone has stressed, the team is taking a big-picture approach to Judge’s health this season, with the hope that he will be able to return soon and help the team get back on track.
The New York Yankees are holding their breath as their superstar player, Judge, undergoes an MRI on his hip after feeling a “grab” during Thursday’s game. The injury is thought to have originated from an awkward slide into third base the day prior. As one of the team’s top earners with a $360 million contract, the Yankees have every reason to be worried. Judge’s power stroke relies heavily on his hip movement, making this injury a big concern for the team. The Yankees are taking all precautions necessary to manage this injury and are hoping for a speedy recovery for their star player.
Aaron Judge’s 2021 season has been a mixed bag so far. Through 26 games, the New York Yankees’ outfielder has been productive with a .261 batting average, six home runs, 14 RBIs, and 0.9 WAR. However, Judge finds himself on the injured list yet again, for the seventh time since his debut in 2016. This is a familiar story for Judge, who has missed a total of 156 games due to injuries in his career. Last year, he stayed healthy and hit a whopping 62 home runs, tying for the major league lead. It’s clear that Judge has the talent to be a top player in the league, but his injury history raises questions about his future durability.
The Yankees are dealing with both good and bad news on the injury front. On the positive side, outfielder Harrison Bader may be returning soon to provide some much-needed reinforcements in the outfield. Boone is hoping Bader will be ready to play in the upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, the team also received unfortunate news regarding reliever Jonathan Loaisiga, who will be undergoing surgery to remove a bone spur. Though he’s been on the IL since early April with elbow inflammation, it turns out his injury is more severe than anticipated. With these two developments, the Yankees certainly have a lot to deal with in terms of their roster and lineup.
