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By Mark Powell
MLB Rumors: How long will Aaron Judge be out?
The New York Yankees received another update on star outfielder Aaron Judge Tuesday, and it provides even more uncertainty. Per Judge, he can’t make any promises about his potential return from a toe injury.
Had Judge simply suffered turf toe, he’d be out 6-to-8 weeks, in NFL terminology. However, this isn’t football, and frankly Judge doesn’t know what’s wrong with his toe yet. He has a torn ligament, or at the very least some damage in that department, so an injury timetable cannot be determined just yet.
“I can’t make any promises,” Judge said. “I wish I had an answer. I just feel bad. You guys are looking for answers. That’s your job. You’re reporting. I’ve got no answers. I’m trying to figure stuff out and get through this thing.”
In Judge’s absence, the Yankees have struggled offensively, despite some heroic efforts from Billy McKinney and his outfield replacements. Nonetheless, it’s tough to consider the Yanks a playoff threat without Judge in the lineup. His injury timetable, at least per someone in the Yankees organization, is expected to be shortly after the All-Star Break. That date could fluctuate depending on tests done between now and mid-July, however.
At this point in his recovery process, it’s tough for Judge to predict when he’ll be back. Give him credit for being honest, but it’s likely not what Yankees fans want to hear.