Yankees Make Massive Aaron Judge Announcement as Anthony Volpe Cut Off Ahead of Blue Jays Faceoff

The Bronx Bombers are gearing up for redemption, and Aaron Judge is leading the charge. After a grueling series victory against the Houston Astros that saw the Yankees take two of three games, the team landed at home around 5 a.m. Friday morning, exhausted but energized. Judge, who has been nursing a flexor strain and confined to designated hitter duties, represents the spark this team desperately needs as they prepare for a crucial divisional showdown.

Revenge burns bright in the Bronx as the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays roll into Yankee Stadium for a series that will define October dreams. The Blue Jays swagger in with a commanding three-game divisional lead, carrying the confidence of recent dominance over their bitter rivals. Fresh wounds still sting from Toronto’s brutal four-game sweep at Rogers Centre and their July series victory that left Yankees fans questioning everything. This weekend represents more than just baseball–it’s about reclaiming respect, division supremacy, and washing away the taste of humiliating defeats that have haunted this proud franchise.

Friday Night Baseball in the BX. #RepBX pic.twitter.com/4QIVL0cmL0

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 5, 2025

The massive announcement centers on Judge’s return to right field after being limited to DH duties due to his flexor strain. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Judge has resumed outfield throwing sessions and will reclaim his defensive position for Friday’s opener. The lineup card shows Judge batting third in right field, with rookie starter Cam Schlittler taking the mound against veteran Kevin Gausman. Judge continues to deliver another MVP-caliber season, crushing 43 home runs while hitting .322 with 97 RBIs and a dominant 1.105 OPS. The two-time AL MVP acknowledges his numbers have dipped since the injury struck, but Yankees brass believes his full return to nine-inning action will reignite the offensive explosion that propelled the team’s championship hopes. With the playoffs looming, Judge’s timing couldn’t be more crucial.

Meanwhile, Anthony Volpe faces intense scrutiny as his defensive struggles continue to mount. The shortstop has committed 18 errors this season, ranking second only to Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz among major league shortstops. His offensive numbers tell an equally concerning story, with a slash line of .207/.271/.398, marking his worst performance in three MLB seasons. While Volpe has managed 19 home runs and remains on pace for 20, his overall production has disappointed Yankees management and fans alike during this crucial stretch.

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