Aaron Judge to be dropped from Yankees lineup as Aaron Boone makes key call amid subpar run

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is making crucial decisions regarding star player Aaron Judge ahead of the team's next two games. Judge's season has been underwhelming, with a .250 batting average, 17 home runs, 38 RBIs, and an .896 OPS in 62 games. Since returning from the injured list, Judge has struggled, going 3-for-10 with one run, one walk, and five strikeouts in three games without a home run or RBI.

Bryan Hoch of MLB.com revealed that Judge may miss one of the Yankees' upcoming games, with Boone considering Sunday as a potential day off before Monday's match against the Minnesota Twins. If Judge does not take Sunday off, it is likely he will sit out Monday's game against Minnesota. This decision follows Judge's return from a right rib stress fracture on September 8, after being sidelined for 84 games since April 26.

For the upcoming games, Boone has altered Judge's role, with the outfielder DH'ing and Heliot Ramos moving into right field. Cody Bellinger is batting third, and Judge is in the second spot behind Paul Goldschmidt. The Yankees continue to cautiously manage Judge's workload following his prolonged absence. If Judge sits Sunday, he would return for Monday's series opener against Minnesota, or if he plays Sunday, Monday might be his day off instead.