Aaron Judge is back in the New York Yankees ’ lineup, but his defensive return is still uncertain. The two-time AL MVP admitted this week that he has “no idea” when he’ll be ready to play right field again after suffering a right flexor tendon strain in late July. The injury kept Judge on the 10-day injured list until August 5th, when he returned as the designated hitter.

NY Daily News Sports reporter Gary Phillips posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, an exchange where Judge mixed humor with uncertainty about his timetable , reflecting both his competitive mindset and the unknowns surrounding his return.

Judge has been able to swing the bat, even launching a home run in the Yankees’ 9-1 win over the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, but his inability to play the field limits lineup flex

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