Yankees star Aaron Judge cleared for light activity and says he will return from injury this season
Summary
Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees captain, has been cleared to start light workouts after breaking a rib on May 31. He expects to return and play later this season, but doctors and coaches have not yet set a specific date for his full comeback.Key Facts
- Aaron Judge suffered a broken rib on May 31, causing him to miss playing time.
- He has now been approved by medical staff to begin light physical activity like jogging and stretching.
- Judge said he is confident he will return to play this baseball season.
- The next step involves progressing to batting and throwing before returning to full games.
- It is too soon to know exactly when Judge will resume playing in official games.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Judge is focused on long-term recovery, not rushing back.
- Judge has been communicating regularly with the medical team and is eager to advance in his recovery.
- Judge is a three-time American League Most Valuable Player (AL MVP) and an eight-time All-Star.
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