Aaron Judge is back in the Yankees’ batting order, but an elbow flexor strain keeps him from his usual outfield throws this week against the Rays. Manager Aaron Boone says Judge will primarily DH for now and is focused on protecting the elbow, not regaining his full throwing velocity this season.

Judge has appeared 11 times since Aug. 5, slashing .229 with a double, 2 homers and 6 RBIs. Giancarlo Stanton has gotten some right-field work to fill the holes, but mobility concerns persist. New York must ride the rest of the lineup to keep the offense humming while safeguarding Judge’s health.

Fantasy players should still treat Judge as a big power source, but the risk of reduced speed and limited defensive value weighs on his overall ceiling. The Rays series becomes a benchmark for how far the Yankees can push their lineup—Stanton and the supporting cast must carry RBI and runs while Judge heals.