New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team will make a decision within the next couple of hours about whether to put outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) on the injured list. Judge hasn't played since last Thursday, when he had an awkward head-first slide into third base that led to right-hip discomfort. Even if he doesn't go on the injured list, he won't play on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. An MRI exam showed no structural damage to Judge's hip, but he could still need an IL stint as a precaution. Fantasy managers need to prepare for the possibility that the record-setting superstar could miss more time this week. The 31-year-old is currently hitting .261 (24-for-92) with five doubles, six home runs, 14 RBI and two steals in 26 games played.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) was diagnosed with a mild strain near the top of his hip. Manager Aaron Boone already said the injured list was a possibility, but now the Yankees have a little more clarity on the situation. The team would like to wait to see if it improves but hope to make a decision by Monday. If Judge needs to go on the IL, the Yankees could back-date it to Friday, and waiting any longer will push up the date they are able to do so.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the MRI exam on outfielder Aaron Judge's hip showed "something" and that an injured-list stint is possible, but the team doctor will weigh in before any kind of decision is made. It's not a guarantee yet that Judge will land on the injured list, but it's a possibility. The 31-year-old All-Star slugger tweaked his hip the other day during an awkward head-first slide into third base. Fantasy managers need to prepare for the chance that Judge needs a week or two of rest. Any time missed by the record-breaking home run hitter would be hard to swallow for the Yankees and fantasy managers. After breaking an American League record with 62 home runs in 2022, Judge is currently hitting .261 (24-for-92) with five doubles, six home runs, 14 RBI, two steals and a league-leading 35 strikeouts in 26 games.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) will undergo an MRI exam on his right hip after he left Thursday's game early against the Texas Rangers with discomfort, according to a major-league source. Meanwhile, outfielder/first baseman Jake Bauers will either be added to the active roster or kept on the taxi squad, depending on the outcome of Judge's MRI. Losing Judge for an extended time period would be a disaster for the Yankees and fantasy managers. The Yankees are currently without Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), Harrison Bader (oblique) and third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring). Judge is currently hitting .267/.358/.522 with six home runs in 25 games. Hopefully, he can avoid an injured-list stint and return to the Yankees after a few days.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) said he expects to miss the "next couple of days," but that he's not concerned after leaving Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers early with right-hip discomfort. He felt his hip on Thursday morning when he got up. It was the result of the awkward head-first slide from Wednesday's game against the Twins. Hopefully, the 31-year-old will be good to go after a few days of rest, but if he's not, an injured-list stint can't be ruled out. He went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts against Texas before departing, and the record-breaking right-handed slugger is now hitting .261 (24-for-92) with five doubles, six home runs, 14 RBI and two stolen bases on the year. Judge obviously is a must-start when he's in the lineup.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge left Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning for an undisclosed reason, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. The superstar jammed his hand while sliding into third base Wednesday but played the rest of the game. It isn't clear if this is related to his exit on Thursday. Judge is slashing .261/.352/.511 with six bombs, 18 runs, 14 RBI, and two steals over 25 games. Hopefully, this was just a precaution, and the 2022 MVP can return to action on Friday.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) said he rolled over both hands on a dive into third base in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning. Judge said it was "more the right. All good though." He was made he was thrown out, but he said he's feeling good and should be fine moving forward. It was a bit of an injury scare for the 31-year-old superstar and his fantasy managers, but Judge stayed in the game and finished the day 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in a blowout win. Don't be surprised if Judge gets a day of rest on Thursday in the series opener against the Texas Rangers. The four-time All-Star is a no-brainer must-start every time he's in the lineup after breaking the American League record for most homers in a regular season with 62 in 2022.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) exited Wednesday afternoon's game in the top of the second inning but quickly returned as part of a three-hit performance. Judge was caught stealing third base and immediately headed for the dugout tunnel and was followed by trainers. However, Judge, who was at designated hitter, quickly returned and finished the contest after injuring his hand. Prior to briefly leaving, Judge logged a pair of doubles and three RBI before adding a single and a walk later in the contest. The robust afternoon lifted Judge's season average to .267, while he's added six homers, two stolen bases, and an .880 OPS to his ledger as he's heating up following 13 straight games without a multi-hit effort.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge had a big day in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Orioles. The reigning MVP went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and two homers. Judge hasn't gone yard since April 2 and has struggled in the last week. However, fantasy managers certainly hope he'll keep it going when the Yanks begin a three-game series in Cleveland on Monday.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 0-for-4 with a walk in Friday's 7-6 loss to Baltimore. The reigning MVP also struck out twice. Fortunately, he stole a base, his second of the year, to give fantasy managers a little something. Judge has gotten off to a slower start than most had expected, currently sitting on a .296 average. He's also amassed 12 strikeouts, one of the worst marks in baseball. That said, Judge can get hot at any point moving ahead, so fantasy managers should continue to weather the storm.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge didn't waste any time in 2023 to get on the board, hitting his first home run of the season as his team beat the San Francisco Giants 5-0 Thursday. Overall, the 30-year-old went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Judge had a historic campaign in 2022, where he hit .311, drove in 131, scored 133 times, stole 16 bags, and hit an American League record 62 long balls across 157 games. It'll be almost impossible for the native of California to reproduce those numbers, but fantasy owners know they're getting one of, if not the best hitter in all of baseball for this season, able to contribute plenty of value in every category.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hit his first long ball of the season in Monday's 9-2 Grapefruit League win over the Pirates. The 30-year-old hit an impressive opposite-field, three-run shot in the sixth inning and is now batting .500 this spring. The 2022 American League Most Valuable Player obviously did a great job of hitting the ball over the fence last season, slashing .311/.425/.686 with 62 HR, 131 RBI, and 16 stolen bases. While it is unrealistic to expect that many from him this season, fantasy managers can still confidently draft Judge as a top overall fantasy player and one of baseball's best sources of power.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge will play left field "soon." "Sometime, probably next week," Boone said. Judge, who broke the American League single-season home run record in 2022 with 62 home runs, is set to play some left field this year in the Bronx. The 30-year-old last played left field in Triple-A in 2016, but it should be a seamless transition for him at Yankee Stadium. The four-time All-Star and last year's AL MVP will be the first or second player off the board in the first round of fantasy drafts after his monster season last year. In addition to his record-breaking 62 long balls, Judge had a ridiculous .311/.425/.686 slash line with a 1.111 OPS, 131 RBI, 133 runs scored and 16 stolen bases in 157 regular season games.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that, while there is no plan to start playing Aaron Judge in left field, the idea is "on the table" if it will facilitate Giancarlo Stanton getting more time in right field. Both Boone and Stanton stated that the outfielder/designated hitter would benefit from more playing time in the outfield. Judge split time between center and right field in 2022 but has never played right field, and Stanton spent most of his time in right field throughout his career before serving primarily as a DH. Fantasy managers have nothing to worry about with Judge, but a change in rhythm could be good for Stanton, who did hit 31 home runs in 2022 but only slashed .211/.297/.462.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was seen taking fielding reps at first base during Tuesday's camp, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. While the 30-year-old was initially drafted as a first baseman and pitcher in 2010, he has never played first base in his big-league career. It sounds like that will continue to be the case, as manager Aaron Boone said there was "nothing there", and the team signed Anthony Rizzo to a two-year deal this off-season. The 2022 Most Valuable Player should be a top outfield option and overall fantasy player once again in 2023, as he will look to follow up on a .311/.425/.686 slash line with 62 home runs, 131 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.

The New York Yankees signed free agent superstar outfielder Aaron Judge to a nine-year, $360 million contract. The 30-year-old ultimately will remain with the Yankees after Jon Heyman of the MLB Network reported that the slugger would sign with the Giants on Tuesday. Heyman later retracted his report. The star outfielder also met with the Padres Tuesday, but the Yankees bumped their offer Wednesday morning to keep him in New York. Judge had an incredible 2022 campaign, slashing .311/.425/.686 with 62 home runs, 131 RBI, 133 runs, and 16 stolen bases over 157 games with the Yankees. He set the American League home run record and was named the AL MVP last year. Judge is expected to be a top-five fantasy pick in upcoming 2023 fantasy drafts.

The New York Yankees signed free agent superstar outfielder Aaron Judge to a nine-year, $360 million contract. The 30-year-old ultimately will remain with the Yankees after Jon Heyman of the MLB Network reported that the slugger would sign with the Giants on Tuesday. Heyman later retracted his report. The star outfielder also met with the Padres Tuesday, but the Yankees bumped their offer Wednesday morning to keep him in New York. Judge had an incredible 2022 campaign, slashing .311/.425/.686 with 62 home runs, 131 RBI, 133 runs, and 16 stolen bases over 157 games with the Yankees. He set the American League home run record and was named the AL MVP last year. Judge is expected to be a top-five fantasy pick in upcoming 2023 fantasy drafts.

The San Francisco Giants are believed to have offered in the neighborhood of $360 million to free-agent outfielder Aaron Judge, but the assumption/belief among rivals is that the New York Yankees remain the favorites to re-sign the record-breaking slugger. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported earlier on Tuesday that Judge appeared headed to the Giants before backtracking on his report. There's still a chance that the Giants could lure the 30-year-old American League MVP away from the Bronx, even after signing outfielder Mitch Haniger on Tuesday. Judge could make his decision before the Winter Meetings conclude this Thursday. He set the AL home run record with 62 home runs last season while also driving in 131 runs and scoring 133.

The New York Yankees have offered free-agent outfielder Aaron Judge a deal in the neighborhood of eight years and $300 million after hitting a record-setting 62 home runs in the American League in 2022. He's primed to sign a record-setting deal at this year's winter meetings, exceeding the previous high average annual value for a position player of $35.5 million for Mike Trout. The Yankees could increase their offer, depending on how far the San Francisco Giants are willing to push Judge's market. Across the industry, the expectation is that Judge re-signs with the Yankees. The Yankees and Giants are the clear front-runners for the home run king, but anything can happen at the winter meetings. No matter where Judge is playing in 2023, he'll be the cream of the power crop in fantasy baseball.

The San Francisco Giants had a chance to give their free-agent pitch to outfielder Aaron Judge the last two days, and MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi expects the Giants to make a formal offer to Judge within the week. Judge and his agent had dinner with president/CEO Larry Baer, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, manager Gabe Kapler and other members of the organization on Monday and continued to meet with the team on Tuesday. Morosi could see Judge signing with a team in the next two weeks by the end of the Winter Meetings. The 2022 American League MVP broke the AL home run record with 62 home runs for the New York Yankees last season and will be cashing in on the open market this winter, whether it be with the Yankees, Giants or another team. And wherever he lands, Judge will remain an elite power bat in fantasy.