The New York Yankees removed star slugger Aaron Judge from Thursday night’s game due to discomfort in his right hip. The injury originated from an awkward slide into third base during Wednesday’s victory over the Minnesota Twins. Although most attention was directed towards his wrist, his hip was an underlying concern that did not emerge until the following day.
Losing Judge is a substantial setback for the outfield, as he is their most potent hitter and an exceptional defender. The possible replacements include Oswaldo Cabrera, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Franchy Cordero, and Aaron Hicks.
All four have had dismal offensive starts to the 2023 season, implying that the Yankees might want to promote one of their in-form Triple-A players, specifically Jake Bauers.