Aaron Judge begins hitting progression after 65 missed games for Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Aaron Judge, out since May 31 due to a stress fracture in his right rib, will begin his hitting progression this week. Judge has missed 65 straight games, and his absence has contributed to the Yankees' struggles, ranking as the worst in runs scored in August. As he ramps up, a rehab assignment is anticipated, potentially taking some time. With Judge’s return on the horizon, alongside Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees aim to rejuvenate their offense ahead of October.
- •Judge has been on the 60-day injured list since June.
- •He posted a.248 batting average and 17 home runs before the injury.
- •The Yankees rank last in MLB for runs scored in August.
- •A rehab assignment for Judge is likely following his hitting progression.
- •Bellinger and Stanton are also nearing returns, boosting team dynamics.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees dealt major Aaron Judge update after 65 straight missed games
"New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an update on 3-time American League MVP Aaron Judge.
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