Aaron Judge progresses in rehab for Yankees after rib injury

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.

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