Aaron Judge Returns as Yankees Push for Playoff Spot | New York Yankees News

Aaron Judge is back on the field for the Yankees after a three-month rib fracture, returning just in time for their series against the Rockies. Doctors initially projected a 4-6 week recovery, but Judge’s rehab stretched much longer — his last game was May 31. Frustrated by the delay, he skipped rehab to jumpstart the playoff push. With the Yankees four games behind Tampa Bay, his return is critical — they’ve designated pitcher Chase Hampton to make room. Judge’s power and bat could be the spark this offense needs to chase a division title or wild-card spot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a81ea60128e3dba