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Yankees' Aaron Judge gets work at third base before Red Sox series
TL;DR
Aaron Judge practiced at third base ahead of the Yankees' series against the Red Sox. While a position switch is intriguing, it's not considered likely.
Key points
- Aaron Judge took grounders at third base
- Yankees need more production at third base
- Judge's position switch is unlikely
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The New York Yankees could certainly use more production out of the third base position.
Could Aaron Judge shock baseball and switch to that spot?
Well, it's probably not impossible. But don't think that it's particularly likely, either.
Judge raised the fascination by taking pregame grounders at third base in Fenway Park on Tuesday before the Yankees begin their series against the Boston Red Sox.
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The most likely explanation for this is that Judge simply felt like activating his glove and arm in a bit of a different way. He's a top-notch right fielder with a cannon for a right arm, and maybe he just wanted some reps seeing the ball into his glove and then out of his hand on some simple throws.
Judge is far from the first outfielder to come onto the dirt to get some action during warmups. It doesn't always mean a position change is in the works.
The 6-foot-7 superstar has never played a single inning in the infield in the major leagues. He's a quality athlete, yes, but at his size and age it's not straightforward to think he could adjust to the hot corner.
Maybe this is one of those last-resort possibilities that it doesn't hurt for the Yankees to have in their back pocket while hoping they never have to use it.
Or maybe it was just Judge having a good time.
Or maybe, the smallest possibility of the bunch, they actually want to end up playing Judge meaningful innings at third base this season.
Q&A
Why is Aaron Judge practicing at third base?
Aaron Judge is practicing at third base to potentially increase production for the Yankees at that position.
What series is Aaron Judge preparing for?
Aaron Judge is preparing for the Yankees' series against the Boston Red Sox.
Is it likely that Aaron Judge will switch to third base?
While it's an interesting possibility, a switch to third base for Aaron Judge is not considered particularly likely.
