The Yankees haven't made a decision on reinstating Aaron Judge from the injured list just yet. That will come after the slugger arrives in Arlington later on Monday night, where New York is gearing up for a three-game series against the Texas Rangers.
Speaking to reporters before the series opener, manager Aaron Boone didn't want to definitively say that Judge will be activated before Tuesday's game and that he wants to talk to his outfielder before any such decision is made.
Judge has spent the last two days in Tampa, where he was taking live batting practice, and although no decision has been made on his return to the team, it seems likely that Judge will return on Tuesday.
It's also possible that Judge begins a throwing program at some point soon after landing on the IL with a flexor strain.
Once he returns, Judge will DH before he's healthy enough to play in the outfield.
Boone added that Giancarlo Stanton will not be playing the outfield during the series, which could mean he is relegated to the bench if Judge when Judge returns to the lineup. However, the skipper said Stanton could see time in the outfield when the Yanks return to The Bronx for a weekend series against the Houston Astros.
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