Yankees manager Aaron Boone said his best player avoided a much worse fate in terms of the injury. The team is optimistic he can return to the lineup as soon as he's eligible to be activated from his IL stint. He'll be eased in as the designated hitter to avoid putting too much strain on his elbow.

New York Yankees outfielder and reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday following his team's 9-4 loss to the Phillies.

Raleigh became the first catcher in history to win the Home Run Derby, was named the American League's starting catcher and had 38 home runs at the All-Star Break. His 38 homers set MLB records for the most by a catcher, switch-hitter and American League hitter by the All-Star Break in MLB history.