Judge still weighing whether to attend All-Star Game

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge stated that he’s “still debating” attending subsequent week’s All-Star Game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park, weighing his participation within the festivities in opposition to persevering with to obtain remedy at house.

Judge, who has been on the injured record since early June with a sprained proper massive toe, can be unable to play within the Midsummer Classic. However, he might nonetheless be across the American Leaguers for the Home Run Derby and Tuesday’s All-Star Game.

“I’ll have an answer here in a couple of days, so we’ll see,” Judge stated. “It is important to the fans, getting voted in and getting a chance to represent the Yankees. It’s a special honor, and that’s what the fans want to see. They want to see the guys they voted in to go to the game, participate and be there. So we’re still debating.”

A five-time All-Star, Judge stated he might proceed his remedy in Seattle, however he believes it might be extra environment friendly at Yankee Stadium.

“The most important thing is trying to get back on the field,” Judge stated.

“One of the things I always look forward to every year is getting a chance to pick the brain of some of the other superstars around the game and ask them questions,” Judge stated. “If it is a younger rookie that is developing, ask him how his expertise has been and what he is realized.

“If it’s an older veteran, it might be their last All-Star Game, getting a chance just to get a little wisdom from him on their long career. There’s so many different facets of it that I enjoy, but getting a chance to see those players and getting a chance to put on a show for the fans is always the best part.”

In latest days, Judge has ramped up his baseball actions, enjoying catch and hitting off a tee. He has additionally been working on an anti-gravity treadmill at Yankee Stadium; supervisor Aaron Boone stated that Judge’s progress is “moving in the right direction.”

“It’s feeling good,” Judge stated.