How Long Is Aaron Judge Sidelined? Who Will Replace Judge? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The New York Yankees aren't having a great start to the 2023 baseball season. They currently reside in last place in the American League East, and the news isn't getting any better.

Their best player, and the reigning AL MVP, Aaron Judge, is hurt and questions are being asked about his availability moving forward. 

How serious is Judge's injury? Let's take a look at the latest reports and find an answer.

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Aaron Judge Injury Update

Despite the Yankee's early season struggles, they still have a ton of talent and are expected to be a major competitor when it comes to a World Series appearance in 2023. One thing that must happen though if they want that to become a reality, is they must their guys healthy.

It's arguable that no one in Major League Baseball has been hit harder by the injury bug early in the season more than the boys from the Bronx. Their best offensive player, Judge, is the biggest name dealing with a setback and he has been placed on the IL. The imposing slugger went on the injured list on April 27.

Saying that Judge had a monster season in 2022 would be the understatement of the century. The man who towers above the rest hit an American League-record 62 home runs with 131 RBI while hitting for a .311 avg. His numbers this season won't eclipse those historical eye-popping figures, but he is certainly on pace for another huge campaign.

Aaron Judge Fantasy Baseball Outlook

If you have the towering number 99 on your fantasy baseball roster, you are one lucky owner. He provides average, power, and production. 

The issues arise in sports when your star players aren't able to perform on the field. The usual reason for players missing extended periods of time is when they are sidelined due to an injury. In his contract year of 2022, Judge owners had none of these concerns, as the slugger played in 157 of 162 games, the most of his career. 

If you're an athlete and you earn your paycheck from swinging a bat, a hip injury is not something you take lightly. Much like neck issues, hip problems can keep players out for extended periods. However, from all reports, it looks like the dynamic future Hall of Famer may have dodged a bullet, and fantasy managers should breathe a sigh of relief.

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