Yankees’ Aaron Judge makes major statement after right field return

On Friday, Aaron Judge was back patrolling right field for the New York Yankees for the first time since July 25, following a right flexor strain that sidelined him for over six weeks. Judge played all nine innings in the Yankees’ 7-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays , who lead the American League East, at Yankee Stadium, though questions about his throwing ability emerged immediately.

In the first inning, with the bases loaded and two outs, Nathan Lukes hit a single to right field. Judge fielded the ball while Daulton Varsho had not yet reached third base, but chose to throw to second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. instead of home. Varsho scored uncontested, giving Toronto a 3-0 lead. Statcast recorded Judge’s throw at 67.9 mph.

When questioned about why he didn’t attempt to throw home, Jud