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The Yankee allowing Aaron Judge time to find his groove

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Aaron Judge (l.) and Luke Voit Getty Images; AP

BOSTON — Aaron Judge was in the midst of another MVP-caliber year when he was hit on the wrist by a fastball, suffering a chip fracture that sidelined him for seven weeks.

The Yankees right fielder hasn’t been the same since.

In 11 games entering Friday’s meeting with the Red Sox at Fenway Park, Judge was 7-for-34 with just two extra-base hits — both doubles — in 43 plate appearances. That included seven walks and 13 strikeouts and added up to a meager .