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Judge Returns to Right Field With Diminished Arm Strength, Raising Questions for Yankees

Statcast clocked throws at 70 mph then 62 mph in his second game back, spotlighting lingering effects of a late‑July elbow flexor strain.

Overview

  • The Yankees’ lineup listed Aaron Judge in right field for the first time since late July, a move confirmed by MLB reporter Bryan Hoch after the team posted it on X.
  • In Sunday’s win over Toronto, Judge’s throws were measured far below his pre‑injury norm of about 90 mph, including tracked readings of 70 mph and 62 mph.
  • Opponents tested his arm repeatedly, yet Judge preserved a 4–3 lead with a diving catch on George Springer’s liner that saved a run with a runner on second.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said Judge’s throws looked “good” and indicated ongoing discussions about how often Judge and Giancarlo Stanton will play the outfield.
  • Media voices and fans criticized the club’s messaging on Judge’s elbow, with Joel Sherman calling the portrayal of his readiness misleading as the postseason race tightens.