The New York Yankees are finally bolstering their outfield by promoting Triple-A standout Jake Bauers to the 26-man roster, according to Chris Kirchner of The Athletic. The Yankees needed additional outfield support after Aaron Judge sustained a hip injury during an awkward slide on Wednesday, but the corresponding move has not yet been announced.
The loss of Judge is a substantial setback for the Yankees’ offensive output, particularly as the outfield has been underperforming at the plate. Bauers has been on fire at the Triple-A level, having refined his swing and prioritized contact over launch angle.