Aaron Judge officially on IL as Yankees activate Amed Rosario after trade
The Yankees placed the two-time AL MVP on the 10-day injured list Sunday, a day after he was diagnosed with a right flexor strain.
Advertisement
Judge's spot on the active roster was filled before Sunday's finale against the Phillies by utilityman Amed Rosario, whom the Yankees acquired in a trade with the Nationals on Saturday night.
The ex-Met plays both the infield and outfield, giving the Yankees some insurance beyond their new starting outfield of Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Jasson Domínguez.
There had been cries from the fan base for top prospect Spencer Jones to be called up to replace Judge, but the red-hot center fielder missed Friday and Saturday's games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with back spasms.
The Yankees officially placed Aaron Judge on the injured list on Sunday.
JASON SZENES/ NY POST
Advertisement
He is also not yet on the 40-man roster, and with the Yankees expected to make more trades in the coming days ahead of Thursday's deadline, they need to keep some flexibility with opening spots on the 40-man.
CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS
Everson Pereira and Bryan De La Cruz are the two Triple-A outfielders that are on the 40-man roster. The Yankees could have opted to bring one of them up in addition to activating Rosario, but doing so would have meant designating Oswald Peraza for assignment. That may still happen in the coming days or weeks, but for now, the Yankees are keeping their depth.
Advertisement
The Yankees activated Amed Rosario Sunday after they acquired him in a trade with the Nationals.
Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
As for Judge, the Yankees are hoping that they have dodged a bullet by Saturday's MRI revealing the elbow flexor strain and not any UCL damage. They believe he could come off the IL after a minimum stay and then strictly DH upon his return before beginning to ramp up his throwing.
The Yankees on Sunday also called up lefty Brent Headrick as a fresh arm for a battered bullpen after optioning Allan Winans on Saturday night.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
12 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Legendary Yankees Player Named Aaron Boone Replacement Option If Team Fires Him
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees entered play on Monday, 22-26 since the start of June. The team has not looked great recently, and Aaron Boone is being criticized for the lack of turnaround. Boone's under contract through 2027, and according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, his job is seemingly in no danger. However, fans are upset with the Yankees' slide. FanSided's Jake Elman made a list of potential replacements for Boone if the Yankees shockingly fire Boone. He tabbed Yankees legend and veteran manager Don Mattingly as a replacement for Boone. TORONTO, ON - JULY 21: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 21, 2025 in... TORONTO, ON - JULY 21: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MoreMattingly played 14 seasons for the Yankees. He was an MVP Award winner, a six-time All-Star, a nine-time Gold Glover, a three-time Silver Slugger and a batting champion. He hit 222 home runs and had over 1,000 RBIs. Mattingly was 889-950 as a manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins. He was the 2020 National League Manager of the Year as well. Brian Cashman has hired two managers, Boone and Joe Girardi. Both were former players as well. The Yankees are unlikely to fire Boone, but it is hard to deny that the Yankees have not reached their aspirations under his lead. In his first seven seasons as manager, the team has won one American League Pennant and has a losing record in the postseason. If the Yankees collapse in the second half, more and more discourse around Boone's job security will take place. More MLB: Eugenio Suárez Trade Sweepstakes Takes Wild Turn For Worst After Scary HBP
New York Times
14 minutes ago
- New York Times
Padres, with deadline looming, face key decisions on Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez
SAN DIEGO — The man who indirectly brought two of the Padres' best pitchers to this city stood near home plate, catching up with a former colleague. It was Monday afternoon at Petco Park, and in between innings of a simulated game thrown by Michael King, Juan Soto had strolled over from the visiting clubhouse. The outfielder, clad in shorts and a New York Mets tee, laughed and chatted with Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla. Advertisement It was less than two years ago that the Padres, seeking to address multiple needs and knowing they would not extend or re-sign him, traded Soto for a package that included King and pitching prospect Drew Thorpe. The blockbuster exchange would influence the fortunes of two franchises. The New York Yankees advanced to the 2024 World Series, with Soto batting in front of Aaron Judge. The Padres went on to play a tightly contested division series against the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, with King and Dylan Cease — acquired in a trade that saw Thorpe flipped to the Chicago White Sox — fronting their rotation. This was how the Padres turned trading Soto, a generational talent, into a win-now deal. And this is similar to how the Padres might turn trading Cease or closer Robert Suarez into something along the same lines. Neither pitcher is a generational talent, and both are several months closer to potential free agency than Soto was in December 2023. Still, with Thursday's trade deadline looming, the Padres face significant decisions on Cease and Suarez. Monday night against Soto's Mets, the Padres won despite subpar performances from the aforementioned pair. Cease, perhaps the top rental starter on the trade market, struck out nine batters but also was struck by a comebacker and later surrendered a grand slam. Suarez, one of the best available rental relievers, served up a ninth-inning solo homer. By the end of a walk-off victory that included a five-run bottom of the fifth and two spectacular Fernando Tatis Jr. catches, Cease and Suarez had been reduced to footnotes. There is a chance that either pitcher's outing will end up being a farewell. The Padres, since last offseason and certainly in recent weeks, have discussed the idea of moving Cease and/or Suarez. The former will enter free agency this winter represented by Scott Boras, who secured for Soto the largest contract in professional sports history. The latter recently hired agent Bryce Dixon, and the expectation is that Suarez will decline a pair of $8 million player options for 2026 and 2027. Advertisement With limited payroll flexibility and less prospect capital than they possessed a year ago, the Padres could try to send one of these expiring deals to another postseason contender in exchange for new prospect capital and some salary relief. In theory, San Diego could then use those resources to acquire club-controlled players at positions of need. As of late Monday, president of baseball operations A.J. Preller still seemed to be aiming high. League sources said the Padres remained among the teams in pursuit of Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. Meanwhile, despite reports that the Boston Red Sox had taken Jarren Duran off the market, San Diego continued to express interest in the longtime target. Preller, famous for his exhaustiveness, was said to also be considering such commodities as high-end relief and starting-pitching depth. The Padres survived a scare to their existing depth in Monday's third inning. That was when Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a 99.6 mph grounder that jumped and struck Cease in the back of his head, the ball ricocheting nearly to the third-base dugout. Cease crumpled to the ground, then sat up as multiple athletic trainers rushed to his side. He eventually threw a few trial pitches and stayed in the game, getting seven more outs before he exited following the fifth-inning grand slam. Cease was not available to reporters after the game, having left the clubhouse to undergo what manager Mike Shildt described as precautionary imaging. The right-hander hasn't missed a start since the end of his rookie season, and his durability is one reason the Padres — who face questions related to the health of King and fellow starter Yu Darvish — might be reluctant to trade him. Scary scene at Petco Park as Francisco Lindor hit Dylan Cease in the back of a head with a comebacker. Here's the play: — Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 29, 2025 Monday afternoon at least brought a more positive development for King. Sidelined by a nerve issue since May, the right-hander threw 40 pitches over two-plus simulated innings. His fastball ranged from 91 mph to 94 mph, and King afterward declared himself '100 percent.' He also reiterated his confidence that he would return from the injured list before his bobblehead night at Petco Park on Aug. 20. Shildt did not divulge the team's timetable, but the manager called King's progress 'very, very, very encouraging.' Advertisement Like Cease and Suarez, King is expected to become a free agent in a few months, and the Opening Day starter might have been a trade candidate himself had he not missed the past two months. Cease and King also remain obvious candidates to receive and reject qualifying offers after the season — a scenario that likely would result in draft-pick compensation for the Padres. Suarez, currently on a five-year, $46 million contract, does not appear to be a candidate for a qualifying offer. That, along with the ascension of Adrian Morejon in a deep bullpen, might make the Padres more inclined to move the major-league saves leader. There is, of course, at least one other scenario: Absent compelling offers, the Padres could keep both Cease and Suarez for another playoff chase. For now, however, the potential for a different outcome continues to loom. King, who has been traded twice since the Miami Marlins drafted him, expressed admiration for a teammate with similar experience. 'I give a lot of props to him because you've got to still go out here and pitch when your name's getting thrown around,' King said of Cease. 'And he's a pro. He's going to shut out the noise … It's a business, so it's a tough game. But wherever he is, I like him in my rotation.' (Top photo of Padres pitcher Dylan Cease:)
Yahoo
20 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Dallas Cowboys Suffer 'Brutal' Training Camp Injury
Dallas Cowboys Suffer 'Brutal' Training Camp Injury originally appeared on The Spun. A key player for the Dallas Cowboys is going to be sidelined for most if not all of training camp after an injury today. According to reports, Dallas Cowboys starting offensive tackle Tyler Guyton is set to miss the next four to six weeks of action after suffering a "bone fracture" in practice. There were initial fears that it was a season-ending ACL tear, but the MRI came back with a more acceptable diagnosis. "Tyler Guyton's ACL is intact after a MRI, according to a source. He has a bone fracture and will not require surgery. Looking at a 4-6 week recovery. Cowboys get better than expected news," ESPN's Todd Archer reported. Guyton started 11 of 15 games played for the Cowboys as a rookie in 2024. He played over 600 snaps after going 29th overall to the team in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Cowboys hope to pair Guyton with a fellow first-round offensive lineman, former Alabama guard Tyler Booker. This past week the Cowboys also saw veteran wide receiver Parris Campbell suffer a leg injury. Though much like Guyton, the diagnosis for Campbell was better than it could have been. He reportedly has an MCL sprain. "Update on some injuries: Cowboys WR Parris Campbell has a MCL sprain in his knee, according to a person with knowledge of the injury," Cowboys insider Calvin Watkins reported today. The Dallas Cowboys have certainly gotten off a bit easy with some of the injury reports that have come in early in the NFL training camp period. Hopefully it stays that way and the team can avoid any catastrophic injuries over the next few weeks (and months).Dallas Cowboys Suffer 'Brutal' Training Camp Injury first appeared on The Spun on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
