And now the list of mistakes committed by Boone this season can include his handling of Aaron Judge's injury expectations. After the franchise slugger went down with an elbow injury, Boone offered a pessimistic take on his potential return to the outfield, which was publicly challenged by Judge.

Instead, Judge and the Yankees need to accept that the best course of action moving forward is for the two-time AL MVP to man first base beginning in 2026.

Giancarlo Stanton is back from sitting with general soreness, prompting the question of Aaron Judge's own health.