New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is out indefinitely with a right calf strain the team announced Tuesday.
Judge was injured running out a ground ball in the first inning of the Yankees’ 6–5 loss to the Houston Astros on Monday night, He instantly grabbed his right calf and came out of the game.
He’s going to be reevaluated in a week said Yankees manager Aaron Boone, “We’ll see where he’s at.”
Judge is batting.287 with 29 home runs and 60 RBI in 65 games this season, He leads the American League in home runs and RBIs.
The Yankees are 32-33 without Judge in their lineup, They currently are in second place in the AL East, 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.
It’s a big blow, said Boone. He’s been our best player all year.
The Yankees are hoping Judge will be able to return soon, He is a major part of their offense and they need him if they want to compete for a World Series title.
We’re going to have to be patient, said Boone. We’re gonna make sure he’s right before we put him back out there.
Here are the latest updates about Aaron Judge:
Judge is presently on the injured list with a right calf strain, He has been out of action since 29th May, There is no timetable for the Judge’s return, The Yankees have said he will be reevaluated in a week.
Judge is hitting 287 with 29 home runs and 60 RBIs in 65 games this season, He leads the American League in home runs and RBIs.
The Yankees are 32–33 without Judge in the lineup, They currently are in second place in the AL East, 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.
Justice is one of the most important players in baseball, He is a three time All Star and two time Silver Slugger Award winner, He also is a Gold Glove finalist this season.
The Yankees are hoping Judge will be able to return soon, He is a major part of their offense and they need him if they want to compete for a World Series title.
In other news Judge is negotiating a contract extension with the Yankees, He is eligible to become a free agent following the season, The Yankees offered him a 7-year, $230 million contract, The judge hasn’t yet accepted the offer.
The Yankees and Judge are still far apart in talks, It is unclear whether they will be able to reach an agreement before the end of the season, If they don’t Judge would become a free agent and he could sign with another team.