Aaron Judge nears Yankees return as team franchise valuation increases

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Aaron Judge nears Yankees return as team franchise valuation increases
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New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge participated in batting practice Friday at Petco Park in San Diego, marking a progression in his recovery. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Judge will not face live pitching through the weekend, making a return to the lineup early next week unlikely. The team hopes to have him back during the upcoming homestand, where he is expected to return to his position in right field. Meanwhile, the Yankees lead Major League Baseball in franchise valuation at $12 billion, according to CNBC estimates. In other roster news, the team is managing the absence of outfielder Trent Grisham due to injury, with Spencer Jones expected to see increased playing time in center field. Grisham remains sidelined with a status still to be determined as the regular season reaches its final three weeks.

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  • •Aaron Judge completed his first batting practice session of the season in San Diego.
  • •Manager Aaron Boone expects Judge to return to the lineup during the next homestand.
  • •CNBC values the Yankees at $12 billion, the highest estimate in Major League Baseball.
  • •Spencer Jones will take over center field duties while Trent Grisham remains out.
  • •Trent Grisham is on the injured list with his return timeline still to be determined.
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Aaron Judge did not wait for a phone call or a formal meeting to let his manager know he was ready, he simply showed up . Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that his captain appeared at his hotel door in San Diego on Friday night, moments after center fielder Trent Grisham limped out of the game with a hamstring strain. Judge’s message was clear […] The post Yankees news: The random way Aaron Judge informed Aaron Boone he's returning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Above anything else, the New York Yankees have to be very happy that Aaron Judge is back in their big-league roster after being absent for over three months due to a stress fracture in his right rib. Judge returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday in the first game of a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies at home, and even though he went […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Judge sends blunt message about 34-season streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The New York Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in their series opener Tuesday night in the Bronx.It also marked superstar Aaron Judge’s return after the Yankees activated him from the 60-day IL following a stress fracture in his right rib that sidelined him since late May.Aaron Boone Reacts to Judge’s Yankees ReturnJudge went 0-for-3 […] The post Aaron Boone Reveals Aaron Judge Wasn’t Happy With Yankees Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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