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Aaron Judge Returns to Right Field Under Cautious Yankee Plan

The Yankees will manage his workload with a part-time outfield role to protect his elbow.

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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

Overview

  • Aaron Judge played right field Friday for the first time since July 25 in the series opener against the Blue Jays.
  • His throws were limited, including a Statcast-measured 67.9 mph toss on a first-inning play where he did not attempt a throw home.
  • He and second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. also let a shallow popup drop, underscoring short-term questions about defensive readiness.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said Judge will not play defense every day and is expected to share right field with Giancarlo Stanton as his throwing builds up.
  • Judge still leads MLB offensively (.322, 43 HR, 97 RBI) as New York trails Toronto by three games in the AL East; Anthony Volpe sat versus Kevin Gausman in favor of José Caballero and Austin Slater was activated for outfield depth.