Aaron Judge hits off tee as Yankees await his return to lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Aaron Judge continued his recovery, hitting off a tee for the second consecutive day as the New York Yankees prepare to return home from a six-game road trip. The reigning AL MVP has not played for the last 68 games due to a rib fracture. Yankees manager Aaron Boone reported no complications following Judge's recent activity, suggesting a positive progression towards a return. Meanwhile, Cody Bellinger is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon, possibly rejoining the lineup during the weekend series against Toronto.
- •Aaron Judge has missed 68 games due to a rib fracture.
- •He hit off a tee for the second day in a row.
- •Cody Bellinger is set to start a rehab assignment soon.
- •Yankees are 71-55 overall, holding the No. 1 wild card spot.
- •The Yankees will face the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend.
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge injury update: Yankees slugger hits off tee two days in a row
"As the Yankees return home from a road trip, the team will be greeted by a welcome sight: Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger trending toward returns.
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