The news of Aaron Judge’s injury has been a major blow to the New York Yankees and their fans. The All-Star outfielder has been diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right big toe, sidelining him from all baseball activities for the foreseeable future.
Judge, who is one of the most popular players in the league, was injured during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 26th. He was seen limping off the field after a foul ball and was later diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right big toe. Judge was immediately placed on the 10-day injured list and the Yankees announced that he would be out for at least four weeks.
The injury is particularly concerning for Judge, as it is the same toe he injured in 2017, which caused him to miss two months of action. This time around, the injury is more severe and could keep him out for an even longer period of time.
The Yankees have already had to deal with several injuries this season, including those to Giancarlo Stanton, Luis Severino, and Dellin Betances. The loss of Judge will be a major blow to the team’s offense, as he is one of their top power hitters.
The Yankees have not yet announced how they plan to replace Judge in the lineup, but it is likely that they will turn to veteran outfielder Brett Gardner or rookie outfielder Clint Frazier. Both players have had success in the past and could provide a spark for the team.
While it is unfortunate that Judge will be out for an extended period of time, the Yankees are hopeful that he will make a full recovery and be able to return to action soon. In the meantime, they will have to make do without one of their best players and hope that their replacements can help them stay competitive in the American League East.
