Yankees' Aaron Judge on 10-Day IL with Flexor Strain, Avoids Major Setback
Sarah Johnson
July 28, 2025
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Yankees star Aaron Judge lands on 10-day IL with a flexor strain but avoids major injury, with a return expected in 10-14 days.
The New York Yankees delivered a bittersweet update on Sunday, placing their star slugger Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. Thankfully, an MRI revealed no severe damage to his ulnar collateral ligament, averting the dreaded Tommy John surgery and a lengthy absence. This injury forced Judge to miss just his second game of the season, a loss against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Judge, who received a platelet-rich plasma injection, could be back in action within 10 to 14 days. The man himself took a pragmatic, almost humorous stance on the situation, saying, 'You never want to go in the tube. It’s never fun. You don’t know what’s going to show up.' He even admitted to delaying imaging, figuring ignorance might just be bliss.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone echoed the relief felt across the team, noting, 'All in all, we got good news today. I think all of us kind of feared the worst.' Judge had confided in Boone about struggles throwing beyond 60 feet, a concern he didn’t want to risk against a power-hitting Phillies squad.
In a roster shuffle retroactive to Saturday, the Yankees brought in Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals to fill the gap. Meanwhile, Judge’s absence stings, especially with his MVP-caliber performance this season. Leading the majors with a .342 batting average, .449 on-base percentage, .711 slugging percentage, and a staggering 1.160 OPS, alongside 37 home runs and 85 RBI, he’s been the heartbeat of the lineup.
With the Yankees sitting at 56-48 and holding second place in the American League East, they’ll be counting the days until their powerhouse returns. Here’s hoping Judge swings back into form sooner rather than later.
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Editor's Comments
Well, folks, Aaron Judge dodging Tommy John surgery is like a batter ducking a fastball to the head—close call, huge relief! But let’s be real, the Yankees without Judge are like a hot dog without mustard: still edible, but missing that zing. Here’s a thought—maybe Judge can use this downtime to perfect a 60-foot lob. Who needs a cannon arm when you’ve got a bat like a nuclear warhead?
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