Yankees say Aaron Judge appears to respond to second toe injection

By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge appears to be responding to a second platelet-rich plasma injection to his right big toe yet has not resumed baseball activities. Judge was hurt June 3 when he ran into a wall while making a catch at Dodger Stadium. The Yankees announced the first injection on June 6 and said Judge had another last Thursday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone says “I’m encouraged by what I’m seeing.” New York entered a series against Seattle 9-14 with Judge on the injured list and 31-19 when has been available.