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Aaron Judge hopes to skip minor league rehab assignment before returning to Yankees
Judge is nearing a return after nearly three months out, but he still has to face high-velocity pitching before being cleared.
- On Thursday, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge announced he hopes to return from his rib injury without a minor league rehab assignment, targeting a September return after missing 74 games since May 31.
- Judge has been sidelined since May 31 due to a stress fracture in his first right rib. The three-time AL MVP previously skipped rehab in 2023 when injured by a toe fracture, establishing his preference for direct returns.
- Recently, Judge began throwing from more than 100 feet and taking overhand batting practice in the cage. Manager Aaron Boone said the team will make decisions on his return "collectively," with Judge telling reporters he feels "great."
- The Yankees maintain a 75-57 record and a top wild-card spot, sitting 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. The team remains competitive despite the captain's prolonged absence.
- Analysts note the franchise's World Series hopes are contingent on Judge returning to form. While he intends to play right field, Boone acknowledged the general risk of injury and stated he does not expect the slugger to be diving.
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Aaron Judge hopes to skip minor league rehab assignment before returning to Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge is hoping to skip a minor league rehabilitation assignment before returning to the New York Yankees as he nears the three-month mark in his recovery from a stress fracture in his right rib.
·Toronto, Canada
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Aaron Judge Reveals Yankees Return Plans amid Rib Injury Rehab During MLB Playoff Race
Aaron Judge hasn't played since May 31 because of a fractured right rib, but he doesn't plan on making any rehab appearances when he is ready to return despite all that time off.
·San Francisco, United States
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