New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is out indefinitely with a torn ligament in his right big toe. The injury occurred on June 3, when Judge collided with the outfield wall while chasing a fly ball at Dodger Stadium.
Judge has been one of the best players in baseball this season, leading the American League in home runs (29) and runs batted in (64). He was also selected to his fourth All-Star Game.
The Yankees have not given a timetable for Judge's return. Manager Aaron Boone said that the team will "take it day by day" and that Judge will not be rushed back.
Judge's injury is a major blow to the Yankees, who are currently in first place in the American League East. The team has been without outfielder Giancarlo Stanton for most of the season due to a right calf injury.
The Yankees will need other players to step up in Judge's absence. Joey Gallo, who was acquired in a trade with the Texas Rangers in the offseason, has been one of the team's most productive hitters since joining the Yankees.
Gallo is hitting .227 with 13 home runs and 37 RBIs in 57 games with the Yankees. He has also been a solid defender in left field.
Other players who could see increased playing time with Judge out include Miguel Andujar, Tim Locastro, and Marwin Gonzalez.
The Yankees will need to find a way to win games without Judge, but they have the talent to do so. The team has a deep lineup and a strong bullpen.
If the Yankees can stay healthy, they should be able to weather Judge's injury and make a run at the World Series.
In addition to the news about Judge's injury, here are some other MLB headlines from June 29, 2023:
- The Houston Astros acquired All-Star third baseman Matt Chapman from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a package of prospects.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder Mookie Betts from the injured list. Betts had been out since June 15 with a right rib fracture.
- The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the injured list with a sprained left thumb. Suzuki is expected to miss four to six weeks.
- The New York Mets placed right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer on the injured list with an oblique strain. Scherzer is expected to miss six to eight weeks.
These are just a few of the news headlines from around Major League Baseball on June 29, 2023. For more news and information, be sure to check out your favorite MLB news source.
