Aaron Judge Poised for Return to Yankees Amid Injury Recovery
Aaron Judge is on the verge of returning to the New York Yankees after recovering from a stress fracture in his right rib. The captain has been making significant progress and recently joined the team on their West Coast road trip, where he began taking batting practice.
The Yankees are considering how to reintegrate Judge into the lineup, with manager Aaron Boone indicating a cautious approach. Judge, who last played on May 31, prefers to avoid a rehab assignment, believing that staying with the major league team will better help him regain his form.
As the Yankees continue to struggle offensively, currently ranking 28th in the league with a .234 batting average, the urgency for Judge's return has increased. The team is 9.5 games ahead in the Wild Card race, and with recent injuries to other players, Judge's presence is seen as crucial for their postseason aspirations.
