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

Aaron Judge is back in the Yankees lineup after a month-long absence, and his return couldn’t come at a better time. The slugger, who was hitting 17 homers in 59 games before a rib stress fracture sidelined him, is poised to reignite the offense as the team fights to close the gap on the AL East-leading Rays. Without him, New York’s batting stats plummeted, but their pitching kept them competitive — leading MLB in ERA. Judge’s presence forces pitchers to adjust, opens up holes for teammates, and could be the spark that propels the Yankees into playoff contention. He’s expected to play Tuesday against the Rockies — a potential turning point in their season. 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/d113bc8b1a80278f