Amidst the fervor surrounding the Gerrit Cole MRI news and the heightened alert among New York Yankees fans, attention on Aaron Judge’s situation seems to have taken a backseat. Some speculate that the uproar over Cole’s MRI was orchestrated to divert attention. While meant in jest, it underscores the seriousness of the situation.
Lost in this commotion is the concerning information provided by the Yankees regarding Judge. Earlier in the offseason, Judge had already raised concerns among fans by stating that his toe injury from the previous year would necessitate ongoing care throughout his career.
Adding to the confusion, Judge was unexpectedly pulled from a spring training game against the Atlanta Braves after only two at-bats, unlike his teammates who received three. Yankees manager Boone initially claimed it was always the plan to rest Judge and give at-bats to Trent Grisham, but this explanation seemed inadequate, especially given the lack of prior communication.
As Judge and Boone aligned their stories regarding his removal from the game, Boone later revealed that Judge was feeling worn out from mid-spring activities and would be sidelined for a couple of days. However, Judge’s absence from batting practice on Monday further fueled speculation.
Subsequent reports revealed that Judge underwent an MRI of his abs, and he will not resume batting until later in the week. The team’s stated aim is to have Judge ready for Opening Day, but the situation raises eyebrows about the true extent of his condition.
The Yankees’ handling of Judge’s injury updates appears dubious, prompting questions about the authenticity of the reported diagnosis. This recurring pattern of misinformation from the organization only serves to frustrate fans, who fear the worst for their star player’s health.
