Aaron Judge nears return to Yankees amid injury struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Aaron Judge continues recovery from a rib fracture suffered in late April. He showcased exceptional performance prior to his injury, with a.264/.403/.628 slash line and a peak OPS of 1.067 on May 6. Projections suggest Judge remains a top player, anticipated to contribute significantly upon his return in the next two weeks. In the meantime, Yankees face the Houston Astros tonight at Yankee Stadium.
- •Judge injured his rib on April 26 during a game against the Astros.
- •He had a strong start this season but struggled post-injury.
- •Projections estimate Judge at 173 wRC+ with 1.2 fWAR in potential 101 plate appearances.
- •Yankees play the Houston Astros tonight at 7:05 p.m. EST.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — What should we expect when Aaron Judge returns?
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