Aaron Judge progresses in rehab for Yankees after rib injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Aaron Judge has taken an important step in his recovery from a stress fracture in his rib, playing catch for the first time since his injury. The New York Yankees have missed Judge since May 31, facing offensive struggles in his absence. As the postseason approaches, Judge's return could boost the team's chances to secure a wild card spot. Yankees manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Judge still has hurdles to clear before joining full baseball activities, but this marks a significant advancement in his rehabilitation. Judge was hitting.248 with a.907 OPS prior to his injury.
- •Judge has been out since May 31 due to a rib fracture.
- •He played catch for the first time on August 14.
- •Yankees are struggling offensively without Judge and others.
- •Yankees aim for a wild card spot as postseason nears.
- •Judge's return is vital as he was a key contributor before injury.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Judge begins baseball activities as return draws closer
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge Takes Major Step Toward Returning To Yankees Lineup
- 5:47 PMNew York Post — Aaron Judge takes major step toward Yankees return - New York Post
"Aaron Judge is making progress toward his highly anticipated Yankees return, taking another key step in his recovery from a broken right rib as New York awaits its superstar’s comeback.
"The New York Yankees have been without Aaron Judge as he recovers from a rib fracture
"Aaron Judge’s lengthy path back to the Yankees’ lineup has taken another step.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:32 PMYankees’ Aaron Judge begins baseball activities as return draws closer
Aaron Judge is making progress toward his highly anticipated Yankees return, taking another key step in his recovery from a broken right rib as New York awaits its superstar’s comeback.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:13 PMAaron Judge Takes Major Step Toward Returning To Yankees Lineup
The New York Yankees have been without Aaron Judge as he recovers from a rib fracture
- New York PostAug 15, 2026, 5:47 PMAaron Judge takes major step toward Yankees return - New York Post
Aaron Judge’s lengthy path back to the Yankees’ lineup has taken another step.
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