Judge Returns as Yankees Chase AL East | New York Yankees News

Aaron Judge’s return to the Yankees lineup is a game-changer as they battle the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East title. sidelined by a rib injury, Judge pushed through rehab to rejoin the team with just three weeks left before the postseason, aiming to reignite their offense and defense. Even while playing through a stress fracture, his impact was undeniable — his absence has cost the Yankees significantly in scoring. His presence not only boosts their batting lineup, especially against left-handed pitchers, but also strengthens their outfield defense. With 18 games remaining and a four-game deficit, Judge’s return injects urgency and hope into a playoff chase that still feels very much alive. 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/ac05d0a6374586e3