New York Yankees Superstar Aaron Judge Unlikely to Need Offseason Surgery

The New York Yankees received some good news on their superstar.

As manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Tuesday, Aaron Judge is unlikely to need offseason surgery on his right big toe.

Boone had previously said that he did not think Judge would require surgery, even after the star outfielder came back in the end of July from a torn ligament in his toe at less than 100 percent.

“I’ve kind of felt that way for a while,” Boone said. “I think the relief is that it’s gone probably as well as it has since he’s come back. The hope was that he would even improve as it’s gone along and I think that’s been the case. That’s what I’ve seen — the way he’s been able to move around the bases and things like that, I think has been a steady improvement the whole time. … That’s what’s been encouraging.

“I think he’s in a pretty good spot heading into the winter.”

Although the Yankees are eliminated from playoff contention, Judge felt it was important to play every day even at less than full strength to set an example for the younger players.

Since returning from the injured list on July 28, the Yankee captain has started 51 of 57 games, hitting .240 with 16 home runs and a .937 OPS.

“He takes a lot of pride in being able to post,” Boone said. “He definitely wants to set that example and I think it’s a great one to set for our younger players.”

Judge missed a total of 57 games with his toe injury and the Yankees' lineup sorely missed his presence. The hope is that he will not need surgery in the offseason and can come in fully healthy and ready to go in spring training.