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Yankees Place Aaron Judge on 10-Day IL for Elbow Flexor Strain

He will return as a designated hitter after clearing UCL concerns, underscoring the club’s shift toward cautious recovery

TORONTO, ON - JULY 21: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 14: Manager Aaron Boone #17 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees look on during the third inning Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 14, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 27: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium on July 27, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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Overview

  • Imaging confirmed a flexor strain in Judge’s right elbow and forearm after in-game throwing pain without any UCL damage.
  • He landed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday and will sit out through at least early August.
  • The Yankees plan to reinstate him in the lineup as a designated hitter only to protect his arm from throwing loads.
  • Observers including Fansided’s Wynston Wilcox have criticized manager Aaron Boone for keeping Judge in the field despite his visible struggle.
  • ESPN analyst Jeff Passan cautioned that untreated flexor strains risk progressing to UCL tears that could require Tommy John surgery.