ESPN: The Yankees had said all along that Aaron Judge was dealing with a sprained ligament in his right big toe. However, the outfielder himself said on Saturday that he actually has a torn ligament. The difference can be very, very significant, and this news likely pushes his timeline for a return even further because he still experiences pain by walking.
He has been on the injured list since June 6. “I’ve got to knock out the rehab stuff,” the reigning AL MVP said. “I’ve had different injuries over the years where it’s going to take a while.