Aaron Boone Continues to Hide the Truth About Aaron Judge as New York Loses All Faith in Yankees

Let’s give you some context. It started with Aaron Judge’s right flexor strain, which sidelined him from defensive duties since late July. While the star was gradually building up in a throwing program, Aaron Boone danced around specifics. The skipper claimed on WFAN that Aaron Judge was unlikely to throw “normally” again this season, followed by a quick walk-back, which left fans and media unsure what to believe. Oh, and Judge? Yeah, he was quick to fire back, insisting he would regain full strength, forcing Boone to clarify amid a storm of Yankees fan backlash. So, did Boone follow through with an update?

Well, that is questionable after the so-called “surprise” return that we witnessed on Friday night. The lineup declaration had suddenly placed Judge in right field for the first time since July 25. The Yankees’ manager acknowledged that the move was a product of current progress and interaction with trainers, calling it a powerful “spark” for the team. However, the lack of a clear message has only heightened speculation that the Yankees are downplaying Aaron Judge’s situation.

Chris Kirschner of The Athletic highlighted Aaron Boone’s statement about Aaron Judge’s tentative throws: “The last couple of weeks — if you guys have been paying attention — we worked on different creative cuts and things like that. We’ll continue to do that and hopefully kind of continue to evolve it as we go.” That statement, mixed with Aaron Boone’s earlier contradictions, leaves multiple concerns unanswered. Can Aaron Judge actually let it rip from the outfield? Or is the star still working within hidden limitations?

Aaron Boone’s reaction when asked directly related to throwing restrictions was another deflection: “We’ll see.” The conflicting thought process paints a murky picture, one that suggests Boone is either keeping the team’s true plan under wraps or simply managing damage control in real time.

Aaron Boone on Judge’s non-throw last night:

“The last couple of weeks — if you guys have been paying attention — we worked on different creative cuts and things like that. We’ll continue to do that and hopefully continue to evolve it as we go.” pic.twitter.com/zCF5pK8emJ

— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) September 6, 2025

While he continues to toe the line, fans have made their frustrations crystal clear.

Aaron Boone’s statement sparks outrage, fans explode

The first wave of backlash came quickly, with a fan flat-out accusing Aaron Boone of hiding the seriousness of the 33-year-old’s situation. “I’m sick of the lies. Judge’s arm clearly needs surgery and is a noodle right now,” the fan said, echoing issues that his limited throws in Friday’s return showed far less than full power. Given Aaron Judge’s effectiveness—his slash line leads the league, as he is hitting .322/.442/.661 to go along with a 1.103 OPS; even his 7.5 WAR and 112 runs scored also lead the league despite missing weeks of action—the hint of a setback magnifies the distrust.

Another group of fans turned their anger directly toward Aaron Boone’s credibility. “And this is why Boone is hated. He lies and thinks we are dumb enough to buy it,” one fan said. For critics, this is not just related to Aaron Judge’s power — it is related to a trend of vague, contradictory messaging that has become a running theme. The team’s 78–63 record after their current loss to the Jays only adds to the irritation, as the fans are asking for clarity when the outcome on the field is already underwhelming.

Some felt specifically stung by Boone’s “if you guys have been paying attention” statement, as they interpreted it as patronizing. “This organization continues to insult every dedicated fan,” one fan said, capturing the enhanced disconnect between the management and their fans. 

Others accused Aarom Boone of outright gaslighting. “If you guys have been paying attention… is Boone trying to gaslight the fans? Plus, pay attention to what? He hasn’t been playing in the field in the last couple of weeks,” another fan said. 

Finally, another plea came from the noise. “This is insane, if he can’t play the position because he’s hurt, then don’t make him play the position,” a fan said. During the Yankees’ 7-1 loss to the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium, the captain’s first game-action throws in more than six weeks prompted fresh questions. Tested immediately, Judge appeared unwilling to throw at full force, tossing to second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. rather than challenging a runner at the plate on Nathan Lukes’ first-inning

But the fan’s concern speaks directly to the risk-reward equation the team now faces: Aaron Judge’s bat remains the Yankees’ lifeline; however, rushing the star’s defensive return could jeopardize not just his arm but the team’s slim playoff hopes as well. With the team sitting just above .500, their margin for error is razor-thin.

At this point, the Yankees’ handling of Aaron Judge’s return looks less like strategy and more like damage control. And it has only widened the gap between the team and its fans. The fans demand that if Aaron Judge truly is healthy, he prove it on the field. If not, honesty is the only way forward.

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