Judge Returns as Yankees Rebuild | New York Yankees News

Aaron Judge is back on the field after an 83-game absence, activated from the injured list ahead of a showdown with the Rockies. Manager Aaron Boone is taking it slow — expect Judge to exit early in games as the Yankees rebuild his workload. His return comes after a rib injury and stress fracture sidelined him during a hot stretch where he’d hit 17 homers and driven in 38 runs. With the Yankees at 81-62 and second in the AL East, Boone faces a delicate balancing act: get Judge ready for October without risking him. Even limited appearances will shift pitcher approaches and reignite Yankee Stadium’s energy — and if Judge finds his rhythm quickly, this team could become a playoff nightmare. 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/a02b7995beacbef3