When Aaron Judge returns Tuesday from his right elbow strain, the Yankees expect him to serve as designated hitter while he regains throwing ability. It’s a valid medical precaution, but one that creates a painful puzzle for Aaron Boone when making the Yankees lineup.

Aaron Judge could return to the New York Yankees' lineup as early as Tuesday vs. the Texas Rangers, manager Aaron Boone shared with reporters on Monday. Nothing is set in stone, though, as Boone wants to speak with Judge once he arrives in Texas.