New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge provided some anxiety for his team during their game on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. The Yankees slugger suffered a hand injury after sliding into third base awkwardly during the game, causing concern for fans and team alike. However, Judge was able to stay in the game and even drove in three runs during, ultimately helping the Yankees avoid a series sweep by the Minnesota Twins (amNewYork).
Thankfully for Yankees fans, it appears that the injury scare was just that – a scare. In an interview after the game, Judge spoke to reporters about the incident and put any worries to rest by saying that he was “all good” (RotoBaller).
This news is certainly a relief for the Yankees as Judge has been a cornerstone of their offense this season. On his 31st birthday, Judge had an impressive three hits and three RBIs in the game (amNewYork). He is currently batting .288 with 6 home runs and 15 RBIs for the season (MLB.com).
Outside of his performance on the field, Judge has been the subject of recent controversy due to ESPN national baseball reporter Marly Rivera’s firing after she directed a homophobic slur towards another reporter. Though not directly related to Judge, the incident likely caught his attention as he is a high-profile player in the league (New York Post).
Despite the recent drama, Judge remains focused on the season ahead and helping his team win. In a post-game interview, he shared his thoughts on the team’s win over the Minnesota Twins and expressed his desire to keep playing through any injuries (YES Network). As the season progresses, Yankees fans will surely be hoping that Judge stays healthy and continues to contribute to the team’s success.
