Yankees ‘still very optimistic’ Aaron Judge will return this season, Brian Cashman says
NEW YORK — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed optimism that Aaron Judge will return from his rib injury this season, calling it a “pretty high likelihood.” But Cashman wouldn’t rule anything out, saying the Yankees would gain more clarity on Judge’s timeline once the star right fielder undergoes another round of re-imaging. “I think that question is a fair question on ...
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed optimism on Monday that star right fielder Aaron Judge will return from his rib injury this season, calling it a "pretty high likelihood." However, Cashman did not rule out the possibility of Judge missing the entire season, stating that more clarity would be gained once Judge undergoes another round of imaging.
The Yankees have struggled without Judge, who has been sidelined since May 31 with a right rib stress fracture. The team has since acquired lefty-swinging first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. and righty-hitting outfielder Heliot Ramos in an effort to bolster their lineup.
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