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Yankees Powerhouse Aaron Judge Activated Off IL
8 Sep
Summary
- Aaron Judge returns to the Yankees lineup after a three-month absence.
- He suffered a stress fracture in his rib, impacting his season.
- The team is competing in the AL East race, trailing the Rays.
The New York Yankees have activated star player Aaron Judge, who is slated to rejoin the lineup on Monday night. Judge had been sidelined for the past three months due to a stress fracture in his rib. He was officially activated by the team on Sunday night.
Manager Aaron Boone had previously indicated Judge's progress in recovery, with the player focused on building his workload and eager to return without a minor league rehab stint. Judge last played on May 31, recording 17 home runs and 38 RBI through 59 games this season.
The Yankees are currently in second place in the AL East standings, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by four games. Their recent six-game West Coast road trip has concluded, and they are returning home for a six-game homestand against the Rockies and the New York Mets.
