Judge Returns as Yankees Push for Wild Card | New York Yankees News

Aaron Judge is back—and the Yankees are thrilled. After missing nearly three months with a rib injury, the three-time MVP made his major league return Tuesday, batting third and playing right field. Manager Aaron Boone pulled him in the seventh inning, sparking frustration from Judge himself—he wasn’t happy about being removed. Boone defended the move, citing caution for a player returning after 90 days without an at-bat, especially as Judge went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his debut. Despite the slow start, Judge’s season stats remain solid: 17 homers, 38 RBIs in 60 games. With the Yankees holding the top AL wild card spot and pushing for a division title, his return is a huge boost heading into October. The real test? Can he regain his elite form—and can Boone find the right balance between rest and readiness? 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/31ff67f15604e6bf