The New York Yankees open a massive series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. They return to The Bronx three games behind the Jays for the American League East lead. Yankees captain Aaron Judge is making his return to right field for the first time since he suffered a flexor strain injury in his right elbow.

“Aaron Judge will start in right field for the Yankees tonight,” ESPN's Jorge Castillo reported. Expand Tweet

Judge has not played right field since July 25, when he suffered a flexor strain. He returned on August 5 and has been a designated hitter ever since. Giancarlo Stanton has been trusted in the field since the injury , and his offense has been dominant. But moving him back to designated hitter helps the Yankees' defense, which has been a problem in recent

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