New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (side) is back in the team's lineup on Saturday after missing consecutive games (with an off day in between) with general side soreness. It's encouraging to see Judge back in the lineup, but fantasy managers should continue to monitor Judge's health over the next few days -- having him play on the turf in Tampa Bay isn't ideal, and his sore side could flare up again. Still, Judge should be a mainstay in fantasy lineups when healthy and continue his strong...

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (side) remains out of the team's lineup on Friday. Judge had been held out of Wednesday's game with general side soreness, but it's surprising to see him remain out of the lineup after two consecutive days off. The Yankees are likely being extra cautious with Judge's health, but if he remains sidelined for Saturday's game then fantasy managers should brace for a stint on the injured list.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (side) is dealing with general side soreness, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone declined to label Judge's injury more specifically than that, but it seems like the Yankees are just being cautious with Judge by keeping him out of the lineup on Wednesday before the team's off-day on Thursday. Fantasy managers should expect Judge to return to the team's lineup on Friday, but his sore side is worth monitoring.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge clubbed his first home run of the season as part of a two-hit game on Monday. Judge's home run took full advantage of the short porch in Yankee Stadium and "only" had a .540 xBA, but it was still a well-struck ball and a nice showcase of Judge's impressive power. Fantasy managers should expect Judge to continue hitting well out of the two spot in the Yankees lineup, and Monday's home run was likely the first of many for the season.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (illness) has been feeling unwell and went through coronavirus protocols as a result. Thankfully, Judge tested negative for the virus and was cleared to rejoin the team, and there is no doubt about his readiness for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should expect Judge to once again be an elite power hitter when healthy this season, and his illness shouldn't dent his draft price.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge clubbed his first home run of the spring on Thursday, launching a 440 ft shot against the Phillies. Judge has endured a slow start to spring training this year with a .708 OPS following Thursday's game, but fantasy managers should be unconcerned about the slugger's performance. Health has been the only factor keeping Judge from being one of the league's best hitters, and fantasy managers should expect Judge to once again be an elite hitter when healthy ...

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is unwilling to swing at low pitches that often get called for strikes against him. Judge said he's thought about swinging at those pitches, but doing so would take him out of his approach. The slugger ultimately chalked it up to an umpiring issue, saying he'd rather focus on being disciplined at the plate and making sure his mechanics are sound, mainly getting the barrel of the bat on the ball. 2020 was a small sample size for Judge, but his barrel rate ...

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued to struggle in spring action as he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Sunday's 4-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. Judge is now just 2-for-11 with zero home runs through his first five spring games. Judge started 2020 with a bang as he crushed nine home runs in his first 16 games but then missed 32 games due to a right calf strain. If Judge can stay healthy in 2021, he will provide immense value based on his current ADP of 52.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge said he plans to play smarter in 2021 in order to stay on the field. The right-handed slugger hit nine home runs in 16 games to start last season, but he only played in 28 total games due to a right calf strain, and he's played in 242 of a possible 384 regular season games since the start of the 2018 season because of injuries. "Over the years, you learn to work a little smarter, not harder," Judge said. The 28-year-old has accepted a suggestion to reduce...

New York Yankees outfielders Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have both made significant changes to their offseason workout programs with a focus on staying healthy for the duration of the 2021 season. Judge (91 days) and Stanton (199 days) have spent a combined 290 days on the injured list over the past two seasons, and fully healthy seasons from either of the power-hitting outfielders would be a boon for fantasy managers. Fantasy managers shouldn't put too much weight into a new training ...