Aaron Judge returns to Yankees lineup as Red Sox hunt division lead

The New York Yankees reinstated Aaron Judge from the 60-day injured list on Monday, September 8, 2026. The three-time American League MVP had been sidelined since May 31 with a stress fracture in his right rib. New York plans to integrate him into the lineup during a home series against the Colorado Rockies without a minor league rehabilitation assignment. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox have secured five consecutive victories to maintain a surge in the American League East standings. Boston currently sits two games behind the Yankees and six games behind the Tampa Bay Rays as the postseason race intensifies. The Red Sox continue a series against the Los Angeles Angels, while the Yankees adjust to the return of their captain to the active roster.

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