Arrr, me hearties! Them Yankees have decreed Aaron Judge's return, unless fate plays a cruel trick, says the word on the street.
2023-07-26
Arrr, mateys! Word be sailin' that the New York Yankees be readyin' to unleash Aaron Judge, he who hath been restin' his wounded toe since June 3. Come Friday, the Baltimore Orioles shall taste the wrath of our mighty slugger!
The New York Yankees are set to welcome back their captain, right fielder Aaron Judge, in their upcoming series against the Baltimore Orioles. However, this is subject to change if there are any last-minute setbacks. Judge has been out of action since injuring his toe during a spectacular catch against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 3. He has been undergoing rehab in Tampa, and reports from the Yankees' facility indicate positive progress.Judge had expressed his desire to make himself available for the series against the New York Mets, which concludes on Wednesday. However, the team decided to exercise caution due to the day off on Thursday before facing the Orioles. The Yankees have struggled offensively during Judge's absence, ranking second to last in team batting average at .230 for the season and 22nd in MLB with a .708 OPS.
Since Judge's injury, the Yankees have gone 18-23, landing them in last place in the AL East, nine games behind the Orioles. However, they are still within striking distance of a wild-card spot, trailing by only 2½ games. With Judge's return, the team hopes to regain their momentum and potentially secure a postseason berth.
Prior to his injury, Judge had been performing exceptionally well, hitting a single-season American League record of 62 home runs. He was named an All-Star for the third consecutive year but did not participate in the festivities to focus on his rehabilitation. Judge's return is eagerly awaited by the Yankees, who aim to revive their struggling offense.