With Aaron Judge still not back in the Yankees lineup due to the sprained right big toe that he suffered on June 3, it’s possible that the slugger is considering an offseason solution.
“There’s talk of surgery, but I don’t think we’re at that [point],” Judge said Tuesday, via MLB.com. “I’m not a doctor. I have no idea. They throw around eight different things.”
If Judge does decide to undergo surgery, it won’t be until after the 2023 season ends. It’s unclear when Judge could return, but he clearly expects to return this season. He did play catch on June 28, which was his first time returning to baseball activities since his injury.
Judge suffered the sprain by kicking a slab of concrete against the right-field wall at Dodger Stadium. Although he’s progressed in his recovery, he still isn’t able to run much due to pain.
“I’m feeling good, not great yet. We’re getting there,” Judge said. “I’ve got to be able to run. If I can run, then I can play. Me running at 10% [isn’t] going to help anybody out there.”
The five-time All-Star isn’t sure whether he’s going to attend next week’s All-Star Game in Seattle or stay in New York and rehab the toe.
