The first game of the Blue Jays-Yankees series was significant because Aaron Judge was back in right field Friday night for the first time since straining his right elbow on July 25. If you remember, the Yankees want him out there consistently down the stretch. But even they admit it’s a bit of a wait-and-see situation. And guess what, his return wasn’t exactly smooth, either.

Notably, Judge made a weak throw to Jazz Chisholm Jr. on a relay after Nathan Lukes ’ two-run single in the first inning. And then he and Chisholm let a shallow pop-up from Bo Bichette drop between them in a 7-1 loss at Yankee Stadium. So, how is Aaron Judge actually feeling with his first outfield duty post-injury? Well, his answer sounded a lot like what Aaron Boone has been saying: measured, cautious,

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