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 absence, ready to face the Rockies — and the team’s playoff hopes hinge on his return. Skipping minor league rehab, he ramped up workouts during the West Coast trip and took live BP at Yankee Stadium just days after being activated. His return matters big time: with only 19 games left, the Yankees are locked in a tight AL East race and wild-card chase. Before the injury, he was hitting .248 with 17 homers and 38 RBIs; his absence hurt — the team went 45-39 without him, scoring fewer runs and posting a lower OPS. 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/1948885475e1babe