Judge Eyes Return to Field | New York Yankees News

Aaron Judge is inching closer to returning to the Yankees lineup, making steady progress through his rehab — from tee work to batting practice in the cage — after months sidelined by a right rib stress fracture. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Judge ran in right field and threw from over 100 feet, signaling he’s ready to play defense when he returns, not just DH. While playing the field carries more risk — especially since the injury occurred during a dive in RF — Boone insists safety is paramount. The real challenge? His powerful swing against fast pitching could strain the ribs again. But even a slightly less dominant Judge would be a massive lift for an offense struggling without him. The Yankees’ October hopes rest squarely on his full recovery — and they’re adjusting his plan as he progresses, all while keeping re-injury off the table. 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/c26a77cb5c29a3f9