Yankees Roster Shake-Up: Judge Sidelined, Jones Steps Up
Aaron Judge's Injury: A Setback for the Yankees
Star New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been officially sidelined, placed on the injured list due to a stress fracture in his right rib. This significant development for the team is retroactive to Tuesday, indicating the injury's impact has been ongoing.
The Road to Recovery: Judge's Rehabilitation Timeline
Judge, at 34 years old, is scheduled for further medical evaluations in approximately four to six weeks. These tests will be crucial in determining his recovery trajectory and outlining the subsequent steps for his return to play. His recent absence from the Cleveland Guardians series underscores the severity of his condition.
Playing Through Pain: Judge's Recent Performance Affected
Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that Judge had been enduring the rib injury for several weeks, a factor that likely contributed to his diminished performance since May 17. During this period, the three-time American League MVP recorded a batting average of just .163, with only one home run and eight RBIs in 13 games.
Judge's Season Statistics and Career Achievements
Despite his recent struggles, Judge has maintained a strong presence for the Yankees this season, sharing the team lead with Ben Rice in home runs (17). He has also accumulated 10 doubles, 38 RBIs, and five stolen bases, achieving a .248 batting average across 59 games. Throughout his distinguished career, the seven-time All-Star boasts an impressive .291 batting average, 385 homers, 868 RBIs, 213 doubles, and 70 stolen bases over 1,204 games with the New York Yankees.
Spencer Jones' Return to the Major League Roster
In response to Judge's injury, 25-year-old outfielder Spencer Jones has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Jones made his initial major league appearance on May 8, where he posted a .167 batting average (4-for-24) with two RBIs over 10 games. The former No. 25 overall draft pick from Vanderbilt had been performing well at Triple-A this season, hitting .269 with 13 home runs and 48 RBIs in 43 games.
Jasson Dominguez Begins Rehabilitation Stint
Adding to the Yankees' outfield news, Jasson Dominguez, who is recovering from a left shoulder injury, has commenced a rehabilitation assignment at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Dominguez has played nine games for New York this season, registering a .200 batting average (6-for-30) and one home run.
