Aaron Judge Ties Alex Rodriguez in Yankees Home Run Milestones

ATLANTA – Aaron Judge has officially joined the ranks of Yankees legends by tying Alex Rodriguez for sixth place on the team’s all-time home run list. Judge’s milestone came during a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sunday, marking his 351st career home run.

A Home Run That Matters

Judge’s home run was not just a number; it was a moment filled with personal significance.

“Just an incredible honor,” Judge reflected. “Especially growing up watching A-Rod for so many years. He’s a legend—one of the best to ever play.”

With ambitions of climbing the list further, Judge is now eyeing the next rung: Yogi Berra, who sits at 358.

Yankees Home Run Leaders

Here’s a look at the top home run hitters in Yankees history:

• Babe Ruth: 659
• Mickey Mantle: 536
• Lou Gehrig: 493
• Joe DiMaggio: 361
• Yogi Berra: 358
• Aaron Judge: 351 (tied with Alex Rodriguez)

Judge’s impressive 36 home runs this season places him second only to Mariners’ catcher Cal Raleigh, who leads with 38.

Injury Updates: Players Returning to Form

In other news, Yankees pitchers Max Fried and Cam Schlittler seem to be overcoming injuries. Both players participated in successful throwing sessions this weekend.

• Max Fried: Overcame a blister issue and is set to start on Wednesday.
• Cam Schlittler: Will return to the mound on Tuesday after biceps soreness kept him sidelined.

Manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about their recoveries:

“He should be good to go. Feel good about it,” Boone said regarding Fried.

Managing Player Health

Trent Grisham will not play due to ongoing hamstring issues. Boone emphasized the importance of managing Grisham’s health as he continues to deal with the injury:

“It’s lingering. I think he’s doing well, but it is something he’s dealing with a little bit.”

Spencer Jones: A Rising Star

Meanwhile, Spencer Jones is making headlines at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Since his promotion, he has been on a scoring spree, hitting two home runs on Sunday and bringing his total to 10 in just 16 games. Here’s a quick overview of his performance:

• Batting Average: .426
• OPS: 1.422

Jones is expected to be a significant asset in potential trades, particularly if the Yankees wish to retain top prospect George Lombard Jr.

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Final Thoughts

Aaron Judge’s remarkable achievement is just another chapter in the storied history of Yankees baseball. As he continues to chase down records, fans will be eagerly watching not just Judge, but the entire team as they navigate the season ahead. With pitchers returning and stars emerging, the Yankees are gearing up for what looks to be an exciting stretch of baseball!