On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Cleveland Guardians (at home) in the Bronx.
They most recently won two out of three games against the Athletics (in California).
New York Yankees Announce Aaron Judge Change
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on after grounding out during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
For Tuesday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Yankees 6/2 B. Rice DH P. Goldschmidt 1B C. Bellinger LF A. Rosario 3B T. Grisham CF A. Volpe SS J. Chisholm Jr. 2B J. Caballero RF A. Wells C C. Schlittler SP”
Judge will not be in the team’s starting lineup on Tuesday.
The three-time MVP is currently batting .248 with 53 hits, 17 home runs, 38 RBI’s, 43 runs and five stolen bases in 59 games this season.
He is in his 11th season with the Yankees.
Social Media Reacts To Judge Being Out Of Lineup
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees during batting practice before game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 08, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
Brendan Kuty: “Aaron Judge had started every game this year, coming into today, his first off day.”
@TheJearBear28: “Cap needed a day off. He was brutal in the A’s series. Not mad.”
@RyanMcavoy15: “a home game after an off day? what is going on”
@gamedaygiants: “I’m sorry what? Just had a off day”
@YankeesFiles: “Yes hello I am a concerned fan of the New York Yankees in search of one Aaron James Judge”
Max Mannis: “If you showed me this June 2nd lineup in mid February I would’ve thought the Yankees were below .500”
@MVJUDGE99: “No judge ??? Ok man just find a way to win”
Yankees Right Now
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees speaks to Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson before their game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on May 29, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
The Yankees enter play as the second-place team in the American League East with a 36-23 record in 59 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 17-9 in 26 games at home).
After three games with the Guardians, the Yankees will remain at home to host the Boston Red Sox on Friday night in the Bronx.
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