Aaron Judge resumes baseball activities as Yankees remain in postseason race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was observed running bases and working out at Angel Stadium on Wednesday. This activity marks a significant step in his recovery from a stress fracture in his right rib, an injury that has sidelined him since May 31. The Yankees have maintained a strong standing, currently holding an 80-60 record after a 6-3 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. The team remains 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East race and sits in the lead for the AL Wild Card spot. Judge is expected to face high-velocity pitching soon to regain timing at the plate. He hopes to rejoin the major league lineup without requiring a rehab assignment in the minor leagues.
- •Aaron Judge is recovering from a right rib stress fracture sustained in April.
- •The Yankees hold an 80-60 record with 140 games played.
- •New York currently trails the Tampa Bay Rays by 3.5 games in the AL East.
- •Judge participated in base running drills at Angel Stadium on Wednesday.
- •The team plans for Judge to face high-velocity pitching during his next rehab phase.
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Aaron Judge video at Angels Stadium will hype fans for his return
"The New York Yankees have been holding strong in the postseason race, as their 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday gave them their 80th win of the season in 140 contests. Their 80-60 record has them in pole position in the AL Wild Card race and just 3.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East lead. With the division title […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Judge video at Angels Stadium will hype fans for his return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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