The New York Yankees are set to play the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:05 p.m. EDT on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.
Before the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone dropped an honest quote on injured star outfielder Aaron Judge.
New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Drops Honest Aaron Judge Quote
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 05: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
“I think he understands what’s at stake and his importance to this club and wanting to get back out there, but he’s got to be whole, too,” Boone said to reporters (via SNY Yankees).
Judge has been out since early June with a right rib stress fracture.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
In 59 games this season, Judge has hit .248/.3775/.533 (150 wRC+) with 17 home runs and 38 RBI.
Judge isn’t the only injured Yankees star. Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton are also sidelined with injuries.
Boone provided a new Judge update before Wednesday’s game.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote on X: “Aaron Judge underwent scans and has been cleared for light activity, including outdoor running and upper body resistance, Aaron Boone said.”
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