Aaron Judge plays catch as Yankees lose to Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays on August 15, 2026. Despite the setback, manager Aaron Boone announced that Aaron Judge played catch for the first time since injuring his rib. Judge has been recovering since May 31 and is gradually moving forward in his rehab program. Although he has not yet returned to full baseball activities, this milestone could be crucial as the Yankees navigate injuries to other key players. There is no set timetable for Judge's return to the lineup.
- •Yankees lost to Blue Jays on August 15, 2026.
- •Aaron Judge played catch for the first time since his injury.
- •Judge has been sidelined since May 31 due to a fractured rib.
- •His recovery is progressing; however, full baseball activities are pending.
- •Other injured players include Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees receive Aaron Judge injury update after Friday night’s loss to Blue Jays
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