Aaron Judge cleared for light activity as Yankees hope for postseason return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Aaron Judge has been cleared for light activity after undergoing imaging on his injured rib. Yankees manager Aaron Boone reported that Judge can now engage in running and strength training, marking progress after having no timetable for further imaging earlier last week. Judge has been sidelined since May 31 due to a stress fracture in his upper-right rib, which raises concerns about his return to baseball shape. The next step for Judge is to be cleared for baseball activities, including swinging a bat, as the Yankees aim for his health in time for the postseason.
- •Aaron Judge cleared for light activity after rib imaging
- •Next step involves gradually resuming baseball activities
- •Judge has not played since May 31 due to injury
- •Yankees hope for his return in time for playoffs
- •Manager Boone optimistic about Judge's progression
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge cleared for 'light activity' after imaging, a significant step for his return to Yankees in 2026
"As of Sunday, Judge didn't even have a timeline to undergo imaging. This gives the Yankees hope that Judge can return to form in time for the postseason.
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