Aaron Boone could not believe how many home runs the Yankees hit in a spectacular showing against the Rays on Tuesday.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone reversed course on the status of star Aaron Judge on Tuesday, saying he should be able to return to the field this season after earlier casting doubt on whether that would happen.

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge, who has exclusively been a designated hitter since returning to the lineup after suffering a flexor strain in his right elbow, will not play in the outfield for his team's road series at the Tampa Bay Rays this week.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays after Cody Bellinger had four hits against the Rays on Tuesday. Tampa Bay has a 32-31 record in home games and a 61-65 record overall. The Rays are 10th in the AL with 137 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game to be played on August 20, 2025 on ESPN.

Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.