The Yankees are knee-deep in questions over Aaron Judge ’s future viability as a right fielder after the superstar was announced to have a flexor strain in his right elbow, which he suffered, or exacerbated, during the Yankees’ trip to Toronto last week.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has taken over as the American League MVP favorite with his closest rival, Aaron Judge, heading to the injured list.

Judge admitted his injury had heavily impacted his throwing ability. “I couldn’t throw past 60 feet,” Judge told Boone after Friday's game.