Yankees' Boone struggles to answer question about Judge's status
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone struggled to answer a question about outfielder Aaron Judge's status on Friday.
When ESPN's Marly Rivera asked Boone if he would define Judge as injured, the Yankees skipper paused and chuckled before saying "I don't know how to answer that."
I asked #Yankees manager Aaron Boone whether he would define Aaron Judge as being “injured” – Here is his reply. pic.twitter.com/NqwL5u9Jpw
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) April 9, 2021
Boone mentioned he didn't put the slugger in Friday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays, but added that "he could probably play today."
Judge was held out of Wednesday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles with soreness in his left side. The Yankees were then off on Thursday.
The soon-to-be 29-year-old has battled rib and oblique injuries throughout his career, appearing in just 28 games last season.