Aaron Judge returns to Yankees after 83 games missed with rib injury ahead of postseason push
The New York Yankees activated Aaron Judge from the 60-day injured list after a broken rib, skipping a rehab assignment ahead of the Rockies series.
TL;DR
- Aaron Judge is being reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
- He suffered a stress fracture in his right first rib in late May.
- Judge will not have a minor-league rehab assignment.
- He has been participating in batting practice and drills to build stamina.
- The Yankees are in pursuit of the AL East lead and hold a strong Wild Card position.
- Judge was hitting .248/.375/.533 with 17 homers and 38 RBI before his injury.
- His return is expected to bolster the Yankees' offense as they push for the postseason.