Aaron Judge
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I really was reluctant about going on any IL or anything like that,”
Aaron Judge · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Judge spoke about his initial reluctance to go on the injured list.
“We’re going up against a Phillies team, they can hit the ball over the park. I just didn’t want to put our pitchers in jeopardy, just not be able to come up and make a play for them.”
Aaron Judge · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Judge explained why he decided not to risk playing in the field against Philadelphia with a compromised throwing arm.
“I was like, ‘If I can hit, let me hit.’”
Aaron Judge · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Judge recalled advocating to stay in the lineup as a hitter despite his injury.
“I’ll start DHing, I think, once this 10th day is up.”
Aaron Judge · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Judge outlined his timeline for returning to the lineup as a designated hitter.
“I couldn’t throw past 60 feet,”
Aaron Judge · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Judge described the throwing limitations he experienced prior to being placed on the injured list.
“That’s why I kind of pushed off a lot of that imaging and stuff like that because if I don’t know what’s going on, it can’t hurt you, I guess.”
Aaron Judge · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Judge explained why he initially delayed getting medical imaging on his elbow.
“You never want to go in the tube. It’s never fun. You don’t know what’s going to show up,”
Aaron Judge · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Judge discussed undergoing an MRI for his right elbow flexor strain.