And now the list of mistakes committed by Boone this season can include his handling of Aaron Judge's injury expectations. After the franchise slugger went down with an elbow injury, Boone offered a pessimistic take on his potential return to the outfield, which was publicly challenged by Judge.

The tennis great wore a white sleeve on his right arm as he delivered the ceremonial pitch to Yankees catcher Austin Wells.

The mailbag wades into what the Yankees can hope for from their captain, as well as their odds of re-signing another outfielder.

The New York Yankees outfield has looked different with Aaron Judge unable to throw yet. They could call up a new potential replacement.