Aaron Judge scratched from Yankees lineup amid potential injury setback

The New York Yankees have struggled lately. Friday’s loss to the Philadelphia Phillies marked a second consecutive defeat and was the team’s fourth loss in its last ten games.

However, “The Bronx Bombers” concerns could mount as the team monitors the health of superstar Aaron Judge. The reigning American League MVP was scratched from Saturday’s lineup due to what Yankees manager Aaron Boone described as an “elbow issue.”

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New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge looks on during fourth-inning baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, July 21, 2025.  (Thomas Skrlj/The Canadian Press via AP)

“He’s dealing with an elbow issue,” Boone told reporters Saturday morning. 

Boone also noted that Judge experienced some difficulty when he threw the ball from the outfield during Friday’s 12-5 loss to the Phillies. Judge was not pulled from the lineup in that game.

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The apparent discomfort did ultimately prompt an MRI. On Saturday morning, Boone said the team was still waiting for the imaging results.

“Obviously, you guys asked about it in Toronto, but he felt like it was fine on the off day,” Boone said. “Then, (Friday) night, he couldn’t really throw well from the outfield, so he came in today and got imaging on that. Obviously it’s a concern, but we’ll wait and see.”

Mar 30, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) and New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) watch the action from the dugout against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.

Judge went hitless on Friday, but did record an RBI on a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning.

Judge was listed as the Yankees designated hitter when New York played the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. He returned to his normal spot in right field on Friday as the Yankees opened a three-game series against the Phillies.

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs to the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

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Marcus Stroman takes the mound for the Pinstripes on Saturday, while Ranger Suarez will start for the visiting Phillies. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 EDT.

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