The New York Yankees placed superstar Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a right flexor strain, and he'll only be utilized as a designated hitter upon his immediate return.

New York Yankees outfielder and reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge has. been placed on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, the team announced Sunday. In corresponding moves, LHP Brent Headrick was promoted from Triple-A and newly acquired Amed Rosario was added to the active roster.

The two-time AL MVP hopes to return to action in 10 days to two weeks after no acute damage was found in his ulnar collateral ligament.