MLB Rumors: Aaron Judge trade replacement, Tim Anderson gone, Mets dealing

MLB Rumors: Will the New York Yankees trade for an Aaron Judge replacement?

Who could replace Aaron Judge, now that we know his injury was far worse than initially reported? Something stinks in the Bronx, and Judge revealed on Saturday that his toe injury is far from a thing of the past.

FanSided’s Alicia de Artola revealed the issue with Judge, and what one side appears to have been hiding:

"“Throughout Judge’s absence, the team has played coy about the extent of the injury or how long he might be missing. They indicated he had a sprain but the swelling was coming down and talked in “days.” Well it turns out the injury was a whole lot worse than anyone has let on up until now. On Saturday, Judge himself revealed that he tore a ligament in his right toe. He still has pain while walking three weeks later.”"

So, while the Yanks and Judge played coy about his absence, fans expected the worst. Heck, this is something New York supporters have grown used to since 2009. Every time things seem good, expect the worst. Yes, it appears dramatic, but there’s a reason one of the richest organizations in the sport hasn’t won a World Series in a decade and a half.

So, what should the Yankees do to replace Judge? The correct answer is not nothing at all, though Brian Cashman may agree with its sentiment.

The St. Louis Cardinals have plenty of outfielders available, and it would make some sense for the Cards to deal, say, a Tyler O’Neill or Dylan Carlson to the Bronx for whatever they can.

These two teams have history, as well — St. Louis traded Harrison Bader to New York for Jordan Montgomery just last year. What’s to stop a trade this time around?