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Yankees' Aaron Judge Does Something He Hasn't Done Since May

Yankees' Aaron Judge Does Something He Hasn't Done Since May

Summary

Aaron Judge, a key player for the New York Yankees, was injured with a stress fracture in his right rib in late May. He has now started practicing swinging a bat off a tee as part of his recovery, but he is still not ready to play in official games this season.

Key Facts

  • Judge was placed on the injured list on May 31 due to a stress fracture in his right rib.
  • He has begun swinging off a batting tee, which is an early step in his return to hitting.
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone reported Judge’s progress is going well.
  • Aaron Judge won the American League MVP award in the last two seasons.
  • Due to Judge’s and other outfielders’ injuries, the Yankees’ offense has struggled recently.
  • Cody Bellinger, another injured outfielder, started a minor league rehab assignment.
  • Giancarlo Stanton remains injured without a set return date.
  • Judge was limited to light training for weeks before progressing to more active practice.
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