Two-time MVP Aaron Judge returns to the outfield as the New York Yankees begin a pivotal series against the Toronto Blue Jays. He’s making his first start in right field since being diagnosed with a flexor strain on July 26. That sent Judge to the injured list for a minimal 10 days. He spent the next month as a full-time designated hitter because the forearm issue made it difficult for him to throw.
The Yankees will ease Judge back to action. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the two-time MVP will not play defense every day. Boone suggested Judge will divide right field playing time with Giancarlo Stanton. They’ll happily take whatever opportunities they can to keep Stanton out of the outfield. He’s in the DH spot tonight against Kevin Gausman.