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Aaron Judge Returns to Right Field for Yankees’ AL East Test vs. Blue Jays

The Yankees will limit his defensive workload by rotating right field with Giancarlo Stanton.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs to first base during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 03, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Sep 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) runs to first base on a single during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Aaron Judge is starting in right field for the first time since July 25 after a right elbow flexor strain that kept him at designated hitter since Aug. 5.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said Judge will not play right field every day as he builds back his throwing, noting there was no UCL damage and that usage will be monitored.
  • Friday’s lineup lists Judge in right field, Giancarlo Stanton at designated hitter, and Cody Bellinger in left field.
  • New York opens the series three games behind Toronto in the AL East, adding weight to Judge’s return during a pivotal division matchup.
  • Anthony Volpe is out of the opener with José Caballero starting at shortstop, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. is back at second base after tests on both knees ruled out ligament damage.