Aaron Judge Injury Update: Yankees captain relieved as X-rays and CT scans come back negative
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge expressed his relief during a postgame interview after his X-rays and CT scans came back negative following a scary hit-by-pitch during Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. The incident raised concerns, especially given Judge’s injury history, but the results brought good news for the Yankees and their fans.
"Feeling better after I got some good news," Judge said. "The CT scans came back negative, so we’re at a good spot. A big relief. I’ve been hit there before, a couple of years ago, and I broke my wrist, so you never really know what’s gonna happen."
Aaron Judge was struck by a 94.5 mph fastball from Albert Suarez on the bottom of his hand. Although he stayed in the game briefly, running the bases and playing the field, he was clearly in pain and was eventually replaced by Trent Grisham in the fourth inning. The memory of his 2018 wrist injury, which sidelined him for nearly two months, was fresh in Yankees fans‘ minds.
Losing Aaron Judge could have been disastrous for New York Yankees' 2024 season
The New York Yankees, who currently boast MLB’s best record at 51-24, would have faced a significant challenge if Judge had suffered a fracture. He is currently playing at an MVP level this season, batting .302 with 26 home runs and 64 RBIs, while leading the league in several key offensive categories. His presence in the lineup is irreplaceable, making the clean test results a major relief for the club.
The Yankees have been hit hard by injuries recently, losing several top prospects and players, including Anthony Rizzo, to a broken arm. While Aaron Judge’s clean bill of health is a positive development, the Yankees will still need to navigate these challenges as they aim to maintain their lead in the AL East.
Tuesday’s win against the Baltimore Orioles underscores the importance of Judge’s leadership and recent performance. The Bronx Bombers will look to seal the three-game series with a win in their second game against the Orioles on Wednesday.