Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Judge is "moving in a pretty good direction" with his throwing program as he continues to recover from a right elbow flexor strain, and the skipper is "optimistic" that the 33-year-old will resume playing the outfield soon,

For portions of the past two months following losses, personnel on the New York Yankees have spoken to the media and stated their belief in the talent on the roster.

Zebby Matthews (3-3, 5.17 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 48 strikeouts); Yankees: Will Warren (6-5, 4.44 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 133 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -177, Twins +148; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series.

Twins: Jose Urena (0-0, 5.24 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -120, Twins +100; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday.

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