The Impact of Juan Soto Trade on Aaron Judge's Move to Center Field

The Yankees' acquisition of Juan Soto in a trade has raised concerns about Aaron Judge's move back to center field, a position that is physically demanding and could increase the risk of injury for the 6-foot-7, 282-pound player. While Judge is willing to play wherever needed to help the team win, the team's roster construction currently points to Soto in right field, Judge in center, and Alex Verdugo in left. The Yankees' decision to regularly use Judge in center field contrasts with other teams, like the Dodgers and Phillies, who are proactively moving their star players to less taxing positions to reduce wear and tear.