Judge Returns as Yankees Push for Playoffs | New York Yankees News

Aaron Judge is back in the Yankees lineup after a 99-day absence, batting third as he recovers from a broken rib — though manager Aaron Boone says he won’t play the full game yet. His return comes after missing 84 games, during which the team’s offense struggled and pitchers targeted other hitters more aggressively. With the Yankees four games behind first place and clinging to a wild card spot, Judge’s presence is a major boost as they race toward the playoffs. Meanwhile, pitchers Fernando Cruz and Ryan Weathers are rehabbing elbow and forearm injuries, respectively, with Cruz opting against surgery and Weathers aiming for a bullpen role in October. 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/af349964ae060f7b