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August 26, 2023

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Judge will not need offseason surgery on right big toe

@DerrianCarter00
August 15, 2023

ATLANTA -- Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed Tuesday that Aaron Judge won’t need offseason surgery on his right big toe. “I don't think surgery is in the plans,” Boone said. “We're not at the offseason yet, but he's doing pretty well. The fact that he's been able to play a

Cortes (rotator cuff) returns to IL, unlikely to pitch for Yanks again this year

August 11, 2023

MIAMI -- This was supposed to be a homecoming weekend for Nestor Cortes, who grew up in nearby Hialeah, Fla., cheering for the Dontrelle Willis and Pudge Rodriguez era of Marlins baseball and attending as many games as possible. He’d never pitched from the mound at what is now known

Rodón put on IL with 'minor' hamstring strain

@tim_stebbins
August 7, 2023

CHICAGO -- Carlos Rodón hoped to avoid the injured list after exiting his start early on Sunday, but the Yankees are taking a more measured approach. New York placed Rodón on the 15-day IL on Monday with a left hamstring strain. Rodón, who underwent an MRI on Monday, has a

Rodón's injury a sore spot as Yankees settle for split

@mkrwrt
August 6, 2023

NEW YORK -- With wins becoming as valuable as air in the Bronx, the Yankees are depending on Carlos Rodón to return to form and bolster their unstable rotation more than ever. He left Sunday afternoon’s 9-7 loss to the Astros at Yankee Stadium in the third inning with left

Rizzo to IL with post-concussion syndrome

Tests reveal signs of cognitive impairment for Yankees' first baseman
August 3, 2023

NEW YORK -- For the better part of two months, Anthony Rizzo has found himself walking back to the dugout, shaking his head and wondering how he could have missed another hittable pitch. Now he has an answer. The Yankees have placed Rizzo on the 10-day injured list with post-concussion

The Captain is back: Yankees activate Judge off IL

July 29, 2023

BALTIMORE -- All rise: Aaron Judge has returned. The Yankees activated the reigning American League Most Valuable Player from the injured list before Friday night's game against the Orioles, batting him second as the designated hitter. It marked Judge’s first game since he tore a ligament in his right big

'Barring a late setback,' Judge could return as soon as Friday

July 26, 2023

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge continued to look good in workouts at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa, Fla., and the club is hopeful that it could have the reigning American League MVP back in the lineup as soon as Friday against the Orioles in Baltimore. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said

Judge's progress continues in sim game at Yanks' Tampa complex

July 25, 2023

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge played five innings under simulated conditions on Tuesday afternoon at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa, Fla., according to manager Aaron Boone, who said that the injured slugger took at-bats, ran the bases and played defense. The workout marked another step forward for Judge, who has

Judge faces Loáisiga in live BP in latest step toward return

Reigning AL MVP sees 16 pitches, fouls off 5: 'It seemed like a good day all around'
July 23, 2023

NEW YORK -- The scouting report was crystal clear as Jonathan Loáisiga examined the 6-foot-7 frame of Aaron Judge on Sunday morning, digging in for his first at-bats against game-speed pitching since June 3. Absolutely, positively nothing inside. Loáisiga and Judge earned positive reviews from their live batting practice session

Trevino (wrist surgery) expects to be ready by Spring Training

July 21, 2023

NEW YORK – Jose Trevino will miss the remainder of the regular season, as the Yankees catcher will soon be scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. Trevino said that he has been dealing with the injury since Spring Training, which he described as

Boone says Judge 'close,' but leaves it open to interpretation

July 18, 2023

ANAHEIM -- Aaron Judge took on-field batting practice and performed light defensive drills in the outfield on Tuesday afternoon at Angel Stadium, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he believes the reigning American League Most Valuable Player is “close” to returning. The caveat, Boone said, is that he cannot

Judge takes BP, not 'limited at all' by toe injury

July 14, 2023

DENVER -- Aaron Judge took batting practice on the field prior to Friday's series opener against the Rockies at Coors Field, the first time the Yankees' superstar slugger has done so since tearing a ligament in his right big toe on June 3. Judge, who injured the toe when he

Judge thanks fans, decides not to attend All-Star Game

July 9, 2023

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge has decided against attending Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park, opting to continue receiving injury treatment at Yankee Stadium. Judge, who has been on the injured list since early June with a sprained right big toe, was voted in as a starting American League

Rodón to make Yankees debut on Friday in opener vs. Cubs

July 6, 2023

NEW YORK -- On the day Carlos Rodón was formally introduced in December, the left-hander said that he had “always enjoyed pitching at Yankee Stadium,” noting his strong career numbers at the corner of 161st Street and River Avenue. The wait has been longer than expected, but he’s about to

Judge: Offseason surgery possible on injured toe

July 4, 2023

NEW YORK -- Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has not ruled out surgery on his sprained right big toe -- although if it happens, it won't be during the season, the All-Star slugger said Tuesday. “There’s talk of surgery, but I don’t think we’re at that [point],” said Judge. “I’m not

Judge plays catch on the field: 'A good sign for me'

@sonjamchen
June 29, 2023

OAKLAND -- Aaron Judge played catch Wednesday afternoon at the Coliseum, marking the first time the Yankees' captain has participated in baseball activities since injuring his toe. It's progress in the right direction, though Judge declined to overstate its importance. "It's just another step. I wouldn't say it's significant or

Judge has torn ligament in toe; still no timeline for return

June 24, 2023

NEW YORK -- For the first time, Aaron Judge has referred to his right big toe injury as a torn ligament, further clouding a potential return date for the American League’s reigning Most Valuable Player. Judge has been out of the Yankees’ lineup since June 3, when he crashed into

Calhoun OK after plunking from rehabbing Rodón

June 11, 2023

NEW YORK -- Live batting practice sessions are typically relaxed affairs, performed with few observers and with the intent of helping all involved progress toward full health. Carlos Rodón’s mound exercise on Sunday at Yankee Stadium threatened to have the opposite effect. Rodón drilled Willie Calhoun on the left elbow

Judge (toe sprain), Cortes (shoulder strain) headed to injured list

@mkrwrt
June 6, 2023

NEW YORK -- On an evening where it looked like darkness had descended upon the Bronx well before the sun set, the Yankees received disappointing injury news that surely dampened the mood around their clubhouse. Slugger Aaron Judge and left-hander Nestor Cortes will both be placed on the injured list,

Cortes likely headed to IL with shoulder injury

June 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- The Yankees’ rotation depth will be further tested. Nestor Cortes is expected to land on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder injury, manager Aaron Boone said prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Dodgers. Cortes is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday or Tuesday

Stanton, Donaldson, Kahnle to rejoin Yanks in LA

June 1, 2023

SEATTLE -- The cavalry is coming. Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson and Tommy Kahnle are all jetting toward the West Coast, preparing to join what will be a more complete Yankees roster for Friday’s series opener against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. The rehabbing Yankees trio departed New York on Wednesday,

Rizzo (neck) 'good' after injury scare

Yankees first baseman could be in the lineup as soon as Monday
@betelhem_ashame
May 28, 2023

NEW YORK -- It was a scary scene at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon, as first baseman Anthony Rizzo stumbled forward, his glove falling limply to his side before he went down to one knee on the infield dirt. While completing a double play to end the top of the

Rodón 'optimistic' cortisone shot will speed recovery

Lefty says he's been told back issue is 'chronic,' and he doesn't have timetable for return
May 5, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG – Carlos Rodón is scheduled to receive a cortisone injection in his troublesome lower back early next week, and the Yankees’ left-hander said he is “definitely optimistic” the treatment can address an issue that doctors have told him is “chronic.” Rodón has not thrown a big league pitch

2023 Yanks can learn from the '19 team

May 2, 2023

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