Judge backs off throwing timeline

A back and forth over Aaron Judge's return from a flexor strain shows how the Yankees handle injury timelines and public expectations

Judge pushes back on Boone throwing comments

The Yankees send a cautious message about Aaron Judge readiness. Boone suggested Judge may not return to his usual throwing pace this season as the team manages the injury. Judge pushed back, saying he has not thrown much in two weeks and remains hopeful to reach 100 percent. Boone later clarified that he may have overstated the point and that the goal is to be ready when the medical staff says so. Judge has progressed to 150 feet in throwing with the next step to throw to bases, though there is no timetable.

Stanton started in right field as Judge continues to work through the process while the team weighs risks of exposing a veteran slugger. The Yankees are balancing a push to compete this season with the need to protect their top player and his timetable.

The exchange shows the pressure that surrounds a star player and the challenge of communicating medical timelines in real time.

More broadly, the episode reveals how clubs manage risk, fan expectations, and the sports media's appetite for precision.

Highlights

The road back for Judge will unfold at its own pace