The Yankees have reportedly been pursuing a right-handed bat beyond Amed Rosario, whom they acquired from the Washington Nationals over the weekend, and with some question marks surrouding Judge's defensive availability when he returns from the IL, Bader and Slater are still logical targets for the club despite their contract statuses.

Messages Pour in After Aaron Judge News on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After dropping the first game of their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees will be without All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge for Saturday's game.

With his recent injury diagnosis, it's possible New York Yankees star Aaron Judge may change positions at some point and first base seems like the outcome.