New York Yankees fans are holding their breath after news emerged that Aaron Judge could land on the injured list. According to recent reports, the Yankees have started making preparations just in case their star slugger has to take a break from the field.
Judge has been battling various injuries throughout his career, including a broken wrist and a strained oblique. The latest injury that has the Yankees concerned is a calf strain that he sustained during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11.
At that time, Judge was pulled from the game with what was described as “lower body tightness.” However, it was later revealed that he had a calf strain which has forced him to miss several games. The Yankees are understandably cautious about letting Judge return to the field too soon, especially with the shortened season and the playoffs looming.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are not leaving anything to chance. They have called up Miguel Andujar from their alternate site in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in case Judge has to go on the injured list. Andujar, who was the American League Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2018, has been working on his defensive skills in the outfield and at first base, in addition to his natural position at third base.
The Yankees are hoping that Judge’s injury is not too serious and that he can make a speedy recovery. They know how important he is to their lineup, as Judge is a two-time All-Star and has been one of the most potent hitters in baseball since his debut in 2016. He currently has a .290 batting average, a .343 on-base percentage, and nine home runs in 18 games played this season.
Injuries have been a recurring theme this season for the Yankees, who have already lost starter Luis Severino and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton to injury. However, they have managed to stay afloat, thanks in large part to their impressive depth and resilience.
The Yankees have the talent to make a deep playoff run this year, but they cannot afford to lose Judge for an extended period. They are hoping that the injury is not too serious and that Judge can get back on the field soon. In the meantime, the team is making sure that they have contingency plans in place, just in case.
