The New York Yankees have announced several roster changes, prominently featuring the reinstatement of star outfielder Aaron Judge from the 10-day injured list. Judge had been sidelined due to a right flexor strain but is anticipated to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday night in Texas against the Rangers. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that Judge will likely serve as the designated hitter for a period before returning to his usual position in right field.
Additional moves included the return of right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. from his rehab assignment, reactivating him from the 15-day injured list. The Yankees also recalled right-hander Yerry de los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In contrast, outfielder Austin Slater has been placed on the 10-day IL following a left hamstring strain he incurred during the game against the Rangers. Slater, acquired during the trade deadline, noted that he felt an issue with his hamstring while sprinting from the batter’s box.
During Judge’s absence, the Yankees experienced a tough 4-6 stretch, including a four-game losing streak. Despite this setback, Judge has demonstrated his prowess this season, amassing an impressive 1.160 OPS along with 37 home runs and 85 RBIs over 103 games.
These roster adjustments come as the Yankees aim to regain momentum in the closing weeks of the season. With Judge back on the field, the team hopes to turn their recent fortunes around and spark a late-season surge. Having a player of his caliber can prove crucial for the team’s success as they look to secure a playoff position.