Boone had Judge DH’ing in Wednesday’s series finale against Toronto, but the manager said that was part of a predetermined plan to get Judge off Rogers Centre’s turf and rest Giancarlo

Aaron Boone said the slugger is heading to the IL with a right flexor strain after missing Saturday’s game against the Phillies. Boone found out before the 9-4 loss, as Judge underwent an MRI, received a PRP injection and visited with the Yankees’ team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad.

New York Yankees outfielder and reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge has. been placed on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, the team announced Sunday. In corresponding moves, LHP Brent Headrick was promoted from Triple-A and newly acquired Amed Rosario was added to the active roster.