Aaron Judge, Yankees right fielder, will be placed on the injured list due to a flexor strain revealed by imaging. After experiencing discomfort when throwing against the Blue Jays, Judge was held out of the lineup against the Phillies. His ulnar collateral ligament is intact, but the injury arrives at a tough time as the Yankees are struggling, sitting six games behind the leading Blue Jays. Giancarlo Stanton may replace Judge in right field while he recovers.
Judge's injury began on a throw-in in Toronto earlier this week. He felt a little something trying to throw out a Blue Jays runner at the plate.
The imaging revealed that Judge's ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is intact but strained. He is expected to return this season.
Giancarlo Stanton may wind up taking reps in right field if Judge is limited to designated hitter duty upon coming off the injured list.
The injury could not come at a worse time for the Yankees, who have sunk to six games behind the first-place Blue Jays in the American League East.
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