Judge Returns as Yankees Battle for Playoff Spot | New York Yankees News

Aaron Judge is back—after a 10-week rib fracture layoff—and the Yankees are counting on him to turn things around as they race for the playoffs with just 19 games left. While he was sidelined, the team stayed competitive at 45-39, weathering other injuries without their captain. Manager Aaron Boone called Judge “the best player in the world,” saying his return will restore balance and boost the whole lineup with his right-handed power. Though no rehab assignment was needed, the Yankees may ease him back with limited innings or DH appearances. With multiple key players injured this season, the pitching staff has carried them—now, Judge’s bat could be the spark they need to make a run. 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/e015754151a773ec