Aaron Judge cleared for light activity in recovery from rib injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Aaron Judge jogged and stretched on the field at Yankee Stadium on August 5, marking a significant advancement in his recovery from a broken rib. Judge received medical clearance to begin light activities, including running and upper-body workouts, following positive scans. Although the rib has not fully healed, Judge's condition has improved, allowing him to increase his physical workload. He has not played since May 31 due to the injury, and his return timeline remains unclear, although Judge expressed confidence in being back this season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated that Judge will progressively introduce baseball activities as tolerated.
- •Judge jogged and stretched at Yankee Stadium on August 5.
- •He has been cleared for running and upper-body resistance work.
- •Judge has not played since May 31 due to a stress fracture.
- •Yankees general manager Brian Cashman remains optimistic about his return.
- •Clarke Schmidt reported no serious concerns after a bullpen session.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Judge (rib) cleared for light activity in ‘great step forward’
- 11:35 PMMLB.com — Judge cleared to take significant step forward in rehab progression - MLB.com
"NEW YORK — Aaron Judge jogged and stretched on the field at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, marking a significant step in his recovery from a broken rib. Judge received clearance to begin light activity — including running and upper-body resistance work — after medical scans Tuesday showed progress with his injured rib. The fracture is not completely healed, Judge said, but it has improved to a ...
"NEW YORK – Aaron Judge reached a significant milestone as he works to rejoin the Yankees lineup. The three-time American League MVP has been cleared to participate in light activities, including outdoor running and upper-body resistance training. Judge worked…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:16 AMYankees’ Aaron Judge (rib) cleared for light activity in ‘great step forward’
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge jogged and stretched on the field at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, marking a significant step in his recovery from a broken rib. Judge received clearance to begin light activity — including running and upper-body resistance work — after medical scans Tuesday showed progress with his injured rib. The fracture is not completely healed, Judge said, but it has improved to a ...
- MLB.comAug 5, 2026, 11:35 PMJudge cleared to take significant step forward in rehab progression - MLB.com
NEW YORK – Aaron Judge reached a significant milestone as he works to rejoin the Yankees lineup. The three-time American League MVP has been cleared to participate in light activities, including outdoor running and upper-body resistance training. Judge worked…
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