Aaron Judge Hits Back at Aaron Boone Following Yankees Manager’s Comments Regarding His Injury Concerns

This was something that seemingly did not sit well with Aaron Judge. The outfielder, who continued his throwing program at George M. Steinbrenner Field, would hit back at this comments from his manager.

I don’t know why he said that. He hasn’t seen me throw for the past two weeks. I’m pretty confident I’ll get back to it.

Aaron Judge said as per Bryan Hoch

The 33-year-old Yankees star went on to hit his 40th home run of the season in a 13-3 win on Tuesday. His homer was one of the 9 home runs the Yankees hit against the Tampa Bay Rays, tying a franchise record. It was also the 2nd time the Yankees had hit 9 home runs in one game, with the first one being in a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at the start of the season.

Aaron Boone clarified his comments regarding Aaron Judge

Prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone claimed that Aaron Judge might not be seen throwing like he usually does. After catching some heat from the fans, the 52-year-old clarified his comments.

While speaking with the reporters before the game, Boone backtracked to his comments and expressed that he meant that they might not see him (Judge) making the plays that they are used to.

I think I was trying to say, initially, I don’t expect him coming out and making Aaron Judge throws that we’ve become accustomed to seeing.

Aaron Boone told the reporters about Aaron Judge’s injury concern

Even Judge would make some comments later on. The 7-time MLB All-Star expressed that he was not “stupid” and would take things slowly.

I’m not stupid. I’m going to be cautious with it and make sure we don’t make it worse. You’ve got the rest of August and September and October. I’ve got to be out there for all those games. Got to be smart with it.

Aaron Judge said as per The Athletic

This win was the Yankees’ 4th successive win. Following a recent skid, the Bronx Bombers have bounced back to form. They have now won 6 of their last 7 games and improved their record to 68-57.

They also sit top of the American League Wild Card standings following the losses of the Boston Red Sox and the Seattle Mariners. Following another game against the Rays on Wednesday, the Yankees will turn their focus towards the Red Sox. The division rivals will engage in a 4-game series at Yankee Stadium from Thursday.