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Aaron Judge's Injury Could Change the Rest of His Career For the Worst

Aaron Judge's Injury Could Change the Rest of His Career For the Worst

Summary

Aaron Judge, a top player for the New York Yankees, is dealing with a shoulder injury that could seriously affect his future in baseball. Doctors are checking if he has thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that can harm nerves and might end his season or career.

Key Facts

  • Aaron Judge has won three of the last four American League MVP awards.
  • Judge began feeling shoulder pain while swinging at the end of May.
  • Initial tests by the Yankees did not find a clear cause for his pain.
  • The team consulted Dr. Gregory Pearl, a specialist in thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and related conditions.
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome affects nerves between the neck and shoulder and can reduce strength and speed.
  • Surgery for TOS does not always lead to full recovery for athletes.
  • If Judge has a severe case of TOS, returning to his past performance level would be unlikely.
  • The Yankees are waiting for test results to know more about Judge’s condition and prognosis.
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