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Aaron Judge progresses in rehab as Yankees prepare for Astros series

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Aaron Judge progresses in rehab as Yankees prepare for Astros series

Summary

Aaron Judge is making progress in his recovery from a rib fracture. He is currently hitting off a tee and has increased running and weight training as part of his rehabilitation. Yankees manager Aaron Boone reported that Judge is responding well, although the exact timeline for his full return remains unclear. The Yankees are set to face the Houston Astros in a three-game series beginning Tuesday. They have won six of their last seven games and currently hold a strong position in the AL standings, while Judge’s absence has been a significant factor in their season.

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Status Watch

•Judge is hitting off a tee during rehab process.
•Yankees face Astros for three games starting Tuesday.
•New York has won six of its last seven games.
•Judge's return timeline remains uncertain.
•Manager Boone optimistic about Judge's progress.

Latest Updates

10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge progressing toward September return to Yankees' lineup
9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Aaron Judge Hopes To Avoid Rehab Assignment
11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge progressing as Yankees prepare for next rehab milestone

What they're saying

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Yankees captain Aaron Judge (rib fracture) said he hoped to avoid a minor league rehab stint, though he's not yet at that point in his rehab.
— Yahoo Sports