Judge went 2-for-3 with two runs, a home run and three RBI during Wednesday's 8-4 win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Judge has now hit a bomb in three straight games and is quickly establishing that his prestigious minor league power can translate to the majors. While he's an obvious add candidate in all formats, expect peaks and valleys going forward, and don't forget that the 24-year-old outfielder had a 44.2 strikeout percentage through 95 plate appearances last year. Playing time shouldn't be an immediate concern with the Yankees already dealing with a couple injuries, though. Judge has the potential to be a difference maker for your virtual club.

Judge went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-1 win over the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Judge pounded a pitch to left field in the fourth inning and added an infield single in the eighth, giving him his second homer and second multi-hit game in as many days. The young slugger got off to a slow start to his first full season in the big leagues but appears to be heating up after these back-to-back performances.

Judge went 2-for-4 with his first home run of the year in Sunday's win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

The long ball was a big one, as it tied the score at 3-3 in the eighth inning to pave the way for the Yankees to take the lead for good in the ninth frame. Though the other hit was just a single, it was an absolute laser off the wall in left field. His slash line of .211/.286/.421 still leaves much to be desired, but Judge showed some signs Sunday of breaking out of the his early slump and was also able to avoid striking out for the first time in five games.

Judge is not in the Yankees' starting lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Aaron Hicks will fill the void in right field. Judge has left something to be desired at the plate this season, batting 2-for-15 through his first four games. The rookie hit .333 with three home runs in spring training, so he'll look to find his stroke upon his eventual return to the lineup.

Judge was named the Yankees' starting right fielder for Opening Day on Thursday, Brendan Kuty of The Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aaron Hicks was threatening a bit, but the Bronx Bombers instead want to see what the free-swinging slugger can offer in an everyday role out of the gate. With Judge's potentially titanic power comes a lot of holes in his swing, but he's made efforts to tighten them up with shorter mechanics in camp. He still carries upside as a potential masher of 30-plus home runs per season, but even at his peak, they may come with plenty of warts.

Manager Joe Girardi says Aaron Judge may still begin the season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It would be a surprising move if the Yankees decide to make it. Judge has put together a solid performance this spring, slashing .327/.393/.564 over 22 games with three home runs and five RBI. Nonetheless, Girardi wants to make sure the young slugger is getting plenty of opportunities when the season begins. "[Judge] needs to play, that's the bottom line," he said. Aaron Hicks would be in line to play right field if Judge does indeed get sent down.

Judge is batting .300 (15-for-50) with two home runs and four RBI in his first 20 spring training games.

EDGE Analysis

The power-hitting 24-year-old has enjoyed a solid spring training campaign in the days leading up to his first Opening Day start. Though it's a small sample size, Judge's 21 percent strikeout rate during camp is an encouraging sign, as he struck out in over 44 percent of his at-bats during his 27 games played for the Yankees in 2016.

Judge is 3-for-9 with a home run through four spring training games.

EDGE Analysis

The homer was an absolute blast, as the 6-foot-7, 230-pounder continued to show off his tantalizing power stroke. Entering his first full season in the big leagues, Judge is poised to take on the everyday duties in right field, though he may end up losing some at-bats in that capacity to Aaron Hicks. The 24-year-old was terrific in the minors last season but hit just .179 in 27 games in the majors while alarmingly striking out in exactly half of his at-bats, so he'll need to display a more restrained approach at the plate as he adjusts to big league pitching.

Judge was placed on the 15-day DL on Wednesday with a Grade 2 right oblique strain, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior reports suggested Judge would likely miss the rest of the season, and the Grade 2 classification pretty much does away with any remaining hope for a return in 2016. Judge packs impressive power but there is a lot of swing-and-miss in his game right now. He won't just be handed the started job in right field in spring training.

Judge (oblique) is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A strained oblique will prematurely end Judge's rookie season, which he'll conclude with four home runs and a .179 average in 27 games. Rob Refsnyder, Mason Williams, and Aaron Hicks -- once he returns from a hamstring injury -- figure to see the bulk of the playing time in right field in his absence. Going into 2017, Judge will likely have the inside track to a starting role on Opening Day, but he'll need to cut down on his strikeout rate -- he struck out in exactly 50% of his at bats this season -- to take the next step forward.