Yankees in limbo as Aaron Judge’s injury mystery deepens
- June 13, 2023
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Follow UsThe New York Yankees‘ offensive struggles continue in Aaron Judge’s absence due to a toe injury. Fans eagerly await updates on Judge’s recovery timeline and his anticipated comeback.
In a recent appearance on the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone they have fielded questions about the status of Aaron Judge’s toe injury. However, his response failed to provide much-needed clarity, leaving Yankees fans uneasy about their star player’s recovery.
Boone’s statement on the podcast was far from reassuring, as he admitted, “I’m just as curious as you guys are,” regarding Judge’s injury. This lack of concrete information has only intensified concerns among the fanbase, eagerly awaiting Judge’s return to the field.
The impact of Judge’s absence has become increasingly evident during the team’s recent struggles. The injury occurred when Judge made a remarkable catch but crashed through the bullpen wall at Dodger Stadium on June 3. The diagnosis revealed a contusion and a sprained ligament, sidelining the slugger and dealing a blow to the Yankees’ offensive prowess.
Will Aaron Judge’s toe injury cost the Yankees the season?
Since then, the team has faced a string of defeats, losing two consecutive home series against the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox. The offense, in particular, has been sputtering in Judge’s absence, highlighting his irreplaceable role in the team’s success.
While there is some positive news to hold onto, as Boone mentioned that Judge’s injury is gradually improving, the exact timeline for his return remains uncertain. Toe injuries can be tricky to gauge, especially when combined with a ligament sprain, making it challenging to predict when Judge will be back in action. The Yankees’ best hope lies in the steady reduction of swelling in Judge’s toe, which would provide a clearer picture of his recovery timeline.
The Yankees and their fans anxiously await any updates on Judge’s progress, hoping that setbacks will be minimal and his return to the field will be expedited. With the recent offensive struggles serving as a reminder of his vital contributions, the team’s success seems intricately tied to Judge’s presence.
In these uncertain times, Yankees supporters remain cautiously optimistic, eagerly anticipating when Judge can again don the pinstripes and ignite the team’s performance.
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16 thoughts on “Yankees in limbo as Aaron Judge’s injury mystery deepens”
Tape the toe and play. For 35 million a year put yourself on field! Bader, won’t help in 3 weeks he’ll be hurt again
The Yankees are done for this season. Moral is terrible and boon needs to be replaced. Torres should be traded and Peraza brought up.
Unfortunately, this is the type of injury that lingers. I’d be surprised to see him back before the All-Star break, by which time their season will be on life-support.
1.Fire BaBaBooney (makes too many poor pitching decisions and relies excessively on analytics.) No feel for the game and only speaks English
2. Exit velocity is meaningless
3. You can’t keep moving quality players around like chess pieces ie LaMahiu and Torres
4. Starting pitching rarely how 5 or 6 innings
5. Yanks will be out if it by mid July with their weak offense and inconsistent defense
6.Make them watch a Rays game to learn how to move runners and hit with 2 outs
Very well said and mirrors my thoughts exactly
Suck it up big guy…..get out there an play!
I’m an 81 year old mother and grandmother who is going to the game on the 23rd of June and I’m thrilled thinking I might get to see Aaron Judge play…please, let that injury be better. I’m so excited to go. My sons are coming from Colorado just to take me to a game….Captain America, Derek Jeter bobble head night….
Bottom line Judge is not the “Team”. The other players need to step up and they will. Both the Yankee organization and Judge the so called Captain need to come clean and let both fans and the team know the severity of his injury. That clarification may well clear the teams minds and they can relax and play better.
Cashman needs to go builds the same kind of team every year and same results and Hal needs to sell doesn’t care about winning championship’s all here cares about is making money
It still amazes me how today’s players are treated like China Dolls. The players of my youth were in the lineups no matter what their injuries were. They played injured all the time.
Get out on the field and earn your exorbitant salaries, you cry-babies.
Mickey Mantle would have laughed these guys off the field. Not playing because he stubbed his toe would have never entered his mind.
Thurman Munson would have given his first-born for a stubbed toe.
As the Yankees’ captain Judge has to set an example. You play hurt. That’s just how it is, or at least that’s how it should be.
Mantle was a formitable drinker. Times change. Alcohol, the first pain killer.
Just sayin..
Mantle was a formitable player and drinker, alchohol being the first pain killer. Times change.
Boone needs to go, horrible decisions in pitching…
It’s frustrating to watch the 3 4 and 5 hitters go out so much when it’s time to step up.
All because of lousy gate. Dodger Stadium or whoever should be fined.
Let’s face it. The Yanks have a injury curse and like to baby their players now. Steinbrenner needs to sell the team. He’s aloof and places too much trust in Cashman and Boone. Accountability must happen, obviously not with current ownership. The Boss would have fired his son. Fans are disillusioned and demoralized. Not a good thing. 😕
No timeline for a stubbed toe? There’s either something else going on and/or they’re babying him. Give me the old days when men were men and played through pain. These guys get an MRI for a paper cut now. Yankees are going nowhere.