Judge faces Loáisiga in live BP, latest step toward comeback
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NEW YORK – Jonathan Loáisiga checked on Aaron Judge on Sunday morning ), a 6-foot-7 frame, dug into his scouting report for hitting in game-speed pitching for the first time since June 3. Absolutely, there is nothing in it.
Loáisiga and Judge received positive reviews during live batting practice at Yankee Stadium. The umpire saw 04 pitches and got 5 fouls; while he didn’t play against the right hand, he didn’t seem to like the injured right big toe either.
“He’s rehabbing and trying to get back as fast as possible, and I’m a sinker so I don’t want to make a mistake. It’s all gone,” Loisiga said through a translator. “When you consider how long he hasn’t seen a live pitch in an environment like this, I honestly think he looks really good.” carried out. Gerrit Cole and Clark Schmidt were spotted in the home dugout, as was Royals pitcher Jose Cuas, who was accompanied by his young son Jose III.
“It doesn’t get any harder than this, as your first live match, against Jonny Lowe,” Boone said. “Having Aaron go in there and have to pitch where your swing [decided] to say no, that’s a good test and he’s got to go through that on the way back. It seems like a good day.” Making any speculation about the upcoming Metro Series against the Mets overly optimistic.
“One of the most important things is to build up a little stamina and do it for hours at a time,” Boone said. “That’s what we’re going to do next.”
Earlier this week, the judge said he expected to experience continued discomfort once he returned.
“It won’t be painless, but we’ll get as close to manageable as possible,” said Judge, who may need surgery to repair a torn ligament in his toe after the season.
No dates have been set for potential minor league rehab assignments, Boone said. Judges run the bases, throw and hit the ball during batting practice. He also played teammate Nestor Cortez 17 at Angel Stadium in July.
“I faced him last year in spring training and before the playoffs,” Loisiga said. “It was exciting to face him. He’s one of the best hitters in the world.” He had a mix of sliders, changeups, sinkers and four-seamers in front of the umpires.
“It’s really encouraging, both in terms of stuff and orders,” Boone said. “This looks like Lo in the playoffs.”
Loáisiga made 3 appearances in April, allowing runs and 2 hits in 3 1/3 innings (2. 17 ERA). He is expected to begin minor league rehab on Saturday.
“I look forward to coming back and helping the team,” Loáisiga said.
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NEW YORK – Jonathan Loáisiga checked on Aaron Judge on Sunday morning ), a 6-foot-7 frame, dug into his scouting report for hitting in game-speed pitching for the first time since June 3. Absolutely, there is nothing in it.
“He’s rehabbing and trying to get back as fast as possible, and I’m a sinker so I don’t want to make a mistake. It’s all gone,” Loisiga said through a translator. “When you consider how long he hasn’t seen a live pitch in an environment like this, I honestly think he looks really good.” carried out. Gerrit Cole and Clark Schmidt were spotted in the home dugout, as was Royals pitcher Jose Cuas, who was accompanied by his young son Jose III.
“It doesn’t get any harder than this, as your first live match, against Jonny Lowe,” Boone said. “Having Aaron go in there and have to pitch where your swing [decided] to say no, that’s a good test and he’s got to go through that on the way back. It seems like a good day.” Making any speculation about the upcoming Metro Series against the Mets overly optimistic.
“One of the most important things is to build up a little stamina and do it for hours at a time,” Boone said. “That’s what we’re going to do next.”
Earlier this week, the judge said he expected to experience continued discomfort once he returned.
“I faced him last year in spring training and before the playoffs,” Loisiga said. “It was exciting to face him. He’s one of the best hitters in the world.” He had a mix of sliders, changeups, sinkers and four-seamers in front of the umpires.
“It’s really encouraging, both in terms of stuff and orders,” Boone said. “This looks like Lo in the playoffs.”
“I look forward to coming back and helping the team,” Loáisiga said.
