Aaron Judge progresses in recovery, starts hitting off a tee for Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Aaron Judge has begun hitting off a tee as part of his recovery from a rib injury. Judge has been sidelined for over two months, and Boone expressed optimism about Judge's progression. Fans have reacted positively to the update, speculating about his potential return to the lineup. The timeline for Judge's return depends on further rehabilitation steps, including facing pitching and possibly a minor league stint for at-bats.
- •Aaron Judge has been out for over two months due to a rib injury.
- •Judge started hitting off a tee as part of his rehab.
- •Boone provided the update before the Yankees' series finale against the Orioles.
- •Fans are optimistic about Judge's potential return to the lineup.
- •Judge will need to face light pitching and possibly a minor league stint next.
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Boone Reveals Important Injury Update on Aaron Judge
"The New York Yankees have been without superstar Aaron Judge for over two months due to a rib injury, and whether or not he’ll return this season remains a major question.New York has made it known that the plan is for him to return this season, and on Thursday, before the team’s series finale against […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone Reveals Important Injury Update on Aaron Judge appeared first on HEAVY.
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