Aaron Judge Makes Progress in Recovery from Rib Injury

Aaron Judge has made progress in his recovery from a stress fracture in his right rib, which has kept him out of action since May 31. The New York Yankees captain played catch for the first time in over two months, signaling a positive development for fans.

Judge suffered the injury during a game against the Houston Astros on April 26 but continued to play until increased discomfort led to his placement on the injured list. After a month without significant improvement, he was moved to the 60-day IL. Recent scans indicated enough healing to allow him to engage in outdoor running and upper body training.

The Yankees are currently in second place in their division, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by 6.5 games. The team has struggled offensively in Judge's absence, scoring significantly fewer runs. While the Yankees remain in playoff contention, the return of Judge is seen as crucial for their postseason aspirations.