Judge’s elbow ligament remains intact, but the organization has chosen to protect it by limiting his defensive role at the start of his return. The slugger played two additional games after the initial injury before being placed on the 10-day inactive list.“The plan is to have him back as a designated hitter on Tuesday or Wednesday in Texas,” confirmed manager Aaron Boone.
Next week could mark Aaron Judge’s return to the New York lineup.
New York.— The New York Yankees could receive a significant offensive boost next week with the return of their captain and current American League Most Valuable Player, Aaron Judge, who is recovering from a strain in his right elbow flexor.
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Judge, who was injured on July 22 against the Blue Jays, has made satisfactory progress in his rehabilitation. This Friday he practiced batting on the field and this Saturday he will travel to Tampa to face live pitches, the last step before being activated from the injured list.
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