Aaron Judge’s throwing remains limited as he recovers from a flexor strain, with the team routing him to DH duties for the rest of the season. He’s on a throwing program and has stretched out to 150 feet, but the plan centers on protecting him rather than returning to full arm usage. Boone indicated the throw limit might linger, underscoring the need to keep him healthy for the stretch run.

Giancarlo Stanton has stepped into right field at times, and his bat has been a bright spot in the lineup (.299/.377/.576 with 12 homers over 44 games). The Yankees, who own a postseason spot ahead of the Red Sox and Mariners in the wild-card chase, still need both sluggers in the lineup as they push toward October. Judge’s injury adds a layer of risk—teams may test the arm on the bases—while Stanton’s health remains a key factor in optimizing fantasy lineups.