The Yankees, who entered Tuesday with a 57-49 record and a 5½-game deficit in the American League East, have attempted to help offset Judge's absence by acquiring two new hitters over the last few days: third baseman Ryan McMahon and utility infielder Amed Rosario.

The New York Yankees are without their star after Aaron Judge suffered a flexor strain that landed him on the 10-day injured list.

Aaron Judge rehab progress encouraging according to Yankees manager originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It’s a start for Aaron Judge, but the Yankees are not in the clear yet. The New York Yankees slugger will begin hitting off a tee in the next few days in anticipation of coming off the injured list and starting as a designated hitter.