The New York Yankees opened a series with the Boston Red Sox in the Bronx amid an Aaron Judge injury update. Before the game, the team announced Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list with a stress fracture in his right rib (retroactive to June 2) and recalled outfielder Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill the roster.
Additionally, former Yankee Alex Rodriguez weighed in on the pressure Aaron Judge faces in New York. In an interview excerpt, Rodriguez acknowledged the immense expectations to win championships in a Yankees uniform, noting that the pressure will be especially intense as Judge nears age 35, emphasizing that the team needs to win now.
Key takeaways:
– Aaron Judge placed on 10-day IL with a right rib stress fracture; Spencer Jones recalled to the majors.
– Yankees focus on a series opener against the Red Sox while managing Judge’s injury.
– Alex Rodriguez highlighted the high-pressure environment in New York and the urgency to win championships with Judge in his prime.
