Aaron Judge returns to Yankees lineup as Jesus Luzardo records complete game

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Aaron Judge returns to Yankees lineup as Jesus Luzardo records complete game
Summary

Aaron Judge returned to the New York Yankees lineup on Tuesday following a three-month absence caused by broken ribs. The outfielder went hitless in his first game back, but his return comes as the club competes for a Wild Card spot in the American League. Meanwhile, Jesus Luzardo recorded the first complete game of his career. Elsewhere, Shohei Ohtani returned to the bench after a brief appearance in the lineup, with expectations he will resume regular duty soon. Corbin Burnes is also back after undergoing Tommy John surgery, while teams across the league continue to finalize their postseason rosters. League officials are simultaneously evaluating potential cities for future expansion teams once the current collective bargaining agreement concludes.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • Aaron Judge returned to the Yankees roster Tuesday after recovering from broken ribs.
  • Jesus Luzardo pitched the first complete game of his professional career.
  • Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to regular lineup duty today.
  • Corbin Burnes has returned to active play following Tommy John surgery.
  • MLB is evaluating potential expansion locations pending the conclusion of the CBA.
Latest Updates
  • 12:00 PMYahoo SportsMLB News: Aaron Judge returns, MLB expansion, Jesus Luzardo complete game, postseason schedules
What they're saying
"

Plus, Shoehei Ohtani was back on the bench.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days