The New York Yankees are still in limbo as they wait for Aaron Judge’s flexor strain in his right arm to heal fully. Yankees manager Aaron Boone delivered the latest — and most concerning — update during appearances Tuesday morning on WFAN and Jomboy Media’s “Talkin’ Yanks” podcast.
Boone told WFAN that the Yankees are trying to get to a place where Judge can throw with ease while also being able to protect himself. Judge is currently following a structured throwing routine — similar to what pitchers do when rehabbing before returning to the mound. He has moved from a routine catch-and-throw session to throwing from 150 feet, according to the latest update.
Boone said he does not expect Judge to play right field during the two-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays beginning Tuesday night. He also added that he doesn’t know if the two-time American League MVP will play the outfield in the four-game series against the Boston Red Sox this weekend. However, even if Judge returns to the outfield in 2025, it does not sound like he will be 100 percent.
“I don’t think we’re going to see him back to throwing like he normally does at any point this year,” Boone said. “We got to feel like he can go out there and be able to protect himself and represent himself.”
