According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone the injury to Judge dates back to last September when he hurt himself trying to make a diving catch. Judge said he experienced pain in his neck and shoulder area so he got some test done but there was no fracture shown so he continued to play after receiving a cortisone shot.
The injury might’ve hampered Judge throughout the Yankees postseason run when he hit .265 in 34 at-bats with only one home run and two RBI, but that wasn’t going to prevent him from playing. Here’s what Judge had to say following the news on Friday, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.