The New York Yankees have placed star outfielder Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, an injury he suffered during a 9-4 home loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Friday’s series opener. Though significant, the injury is less devastating than initially feared.

Aaron Judge will sit out the New York Yankees' Saturday home game against the Philadelphia Phillies with "an elbow issue," manager Aaron Boone told reporters.

The Phillies got a 9-4 win Saturday as the reeling Yankees awaited test rests on the right elbow of captain Aaron Judge.

Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is in his fourth season with the Philadelphia Phillies after stints with the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox. The left-handed slugger is in the final year of the four-year,