How the Yankees can scrape by without Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge worked a 3-2 count during his first plate appearance in the first inning of New York’s 7-2 victory over the Royals Thursday night. He then took a Jakob Junis 93-mph fastball off his right wrist, took a slow walk to first base, was examined by head trainer Steve Donahue and manager Aaron Boone, but stayed in the game.

Judge scored on Giancarlo Stanton’s sacrifice fly, remained in the game at DH, and singled in his next at-bat in the third inning. He was then examined by the team doctor, removed from the game, and subsequently sent to New York-Presbyterian for an MRI.

We all held our breath for the reminder of the game, awaiting the results. Unfortunately, the news was bad. Judge…