Yankees plan on using Aaron Judge less in center field down stretch of season

Aaron Decide, who hit a stroll off residence run within the Yankees’ 1-0 win over the Royals Thursday evening on the Stadium, has began 51 of the Yankees’ first 100 video games this season in heart discipline, together with almost on an on a regular basis foundation during the last two months.

That's anticipated to vary, in accordance with Aaron Boone, who stated he envisioned Decide “being a bit bit extra in proper discipline” over the ultimate two-plus months of the season. 

Decide has dealt with heart discipline nicely, within the midst of an MVP marketing campaign, although the place places an additional burden on his 6-foot-7, 282-pound body. He missed a recreation in Boston this month with calf soreness and has additionally acquired occasional relaxation days to ensure he stays wholesome. 

“By and enormous, I believe as wholesome as he’s been … I believe that’s been the case this yr, particularly as a lot as he’s performed heart discipline,” Boone stated. “I don’t need to overreact to that, however I additionally need to be sensible as we go into the ultimate couple months.” 

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Aaron Decide will doubtless play extra proper discipline the remainder of the season.
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The acquisition of Andrew Benintendi, who will play frequently in left discipline, frees up Aaron Hicks, who had shifted to left, to get again to taking part in extra in heart discipline. Giancarlo Stanton can also be anticipated to play some proper discipline when he returns from the injured record. 


Thursday marked Day 14 of no throwing for Luis Severino, who's on the 15-day IL with a low-grade proper lat pressure. Boone stated the Yankees might make an analysis by Friday relating to whether or not Severino is able to start throwing. 

“I do know he’s doing fairly nicely,” Boone stated. 


To make room for Benintendi on the 26-man roster, the Yankees optioned outfielder Tim Locastro to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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