**Yankees Place Aaron Judge on Injured List with Flexor Strain**
The New York Yankees have placed star outfielder Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list due to a right flexor strain, alleviating concerns that the injury could have been more severe. An MRI revealed no acute damage to Judge’s ulnar collateral ligament, which would have necessitated Tommy John surgery and a longer recovery period. This marks only the second game Judge has missed this season, as the Yankees faced a loss against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Judge received a platelet-rich plasma injection and is expected to return to the lineup within 10 to 14 days. “You never want to go in the tube. It’s never fun. You don’t know what’s going to show up,” Judge commented, referring to the MRI process. “That’s why I kind of pushed off a lot of that imaging and stuff like that, because if I don’t know what’s going on, it can’t hurt you, I guess.”
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed relief at the results, stating, “All in all, we got good news today. I think all of us kind of feared the worst.” Judge had informed Boone on Friday that he was struggling to throw beyond 60 feet, prompting concerns about his ability to contribute defensively against a strong Phillies lineup.
To fill Judge’s roster spot, the Yankees acquired Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals. Judge has been having an outstanding season, leading the majors with a .342 batting average, .449 on-base percentage, .711 slugging percentage, 1.160 OPS, and 129 hits. He has also hit 37 home runs and driven in 85 runs.
As the Yankees sit at 56-48 and in second place in the American League East, they will be eager to have Judge back in action soon.
**FAQ**
**Q: How long is Aaron Judge expected to be out?**
A: Aaron Judge is expected to return within 10 to 14 days after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection for his right flexor strain.