Judge left the field with a flexor strain and has been limited to DH duties, with a throwing program in place and progress to 150 feet. The plan prioritizes health and protection, while the team navigates the postseason race with his bat in the lineup.

Judge remains DH as his thumb and throwing are in question; no field-time timetable given. His bat remains elite when healthy, and the Yankees are banking on his production while safeguarding him from field collisions. Long toss continues with potential return timelines uncertain, impacting lineup flexibility as the wild-card race tightens.

Judge has been limited to DH duties since August 5 and is undergoing elbow testing with long toss. While batting .333 with 39 HR and 91 RBIs, his outfield absence constrains Yankee flexibility and puts more pressure on Stanton. A timetable remains unclear; Boone signaled that Judge might not regain full throwing strength this year, a factor fantasy managers must weigh in rest-of-season planning.

Judge returned to the Yankees’ lineup with the elbow issue still restricting him to DH duties and outfield absence. He’s played 11 games since Aug. 5, hitting .229 with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs. His injury limits baserunning and throwing, keeping him from peak fantasy upside while preserving elite run production at the plate.

Judge anchors the Yankees’ power-and-contact profile, offering reliable home run potential and run production when paired with a lineup that supports RBI opportunities. In Tuesday’s slate, his presence elevates bets and DFS stacks, especially against right-handed pitching, where his power plays best. His recent pace suggests steady fantasy upside, with multi-category contributions across homers, RBIs, and runs.