Aaron Judge just got officially moved to the 60-day Injured List by the New York Yankees on Saturday, and honestly, if you’re a fan hoping for a quick comeback, this isn’t it. While some might have seen this move and freaked, thinking something new went wrong, it’s mostly a procedural thing. But man, that doesn’t make it any less frustrating for everyone watching.
The Real Reason Judge Hit the 60-Day IL
So, why the 60-day IL? It’s pretty straightforward, actually. Judge isn’t gonna be back on the field before his absence officially hits 60 days. Once a player is on that 60-day list, they can’t return until those 60 days have passed since their last MLB game. Since Judge’s timeline is already pushing past that mark, putting him on it now doesn’t hurt his return date. What it *does* do for the Yankees is free up a spot on their 40-man roster, giving them some much-needed flexibility. It’s a roster move to clear space, not necessarily a new injury setback, but it certainly underscores how long he’s been out.
That Fractured Rib Is Still a Major Problem
Let’s be real, Judge is still a good ways off from stepping back onto the diamond. The guy needs another scan just to make sure that fractured rib is healing up right before he can even think about a “major ramp-up” of activity. He’s been sidelined since way back on May 31, and a scan he had during the All-Star break was reviewed by Dr. Gregory J. Pearl, who’s a big deal in vascular surgery. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said it best: “Obviously, healing going on, which is good, but still not able to start any baseball activities or anything.” Yeah, you read that right. He’s healing, but not enough to even *start* baseball stuff. It’s tough to hear, and it means the waiting game continues for Judge and the Yankees.
At this point, all the Yankees can do is literally hope for the best. With that rib still giving him trouble and no baseball activities on the horizon, fans are just stuck watching and wishing for some good news.
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