Aaron Judge
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.