Aaron Judge returns to Yankees lineup for series against Colorado Rockies

Aaron Judge returns to the New York Yankees lineup Tuesday night for a home series against the Colorado Rockies. The outfielder has been sidelined since May 31 due to a fractured right rib and did not complete a minor league rehab assignment before being activated. Manager Aaron Boone and the organization face a three-week window to prepare the slugger for the postseason, which begins September 29. Reporters differ on the intended usage strategy, as some indicate a spring-training-style approach with limited innings, while others suggest the club prefers to play him in full games with frequent rest days. The Yankees currently trail the Tampa Bay Rays by four games in the AL East standings. Following the three-game set against Colorado, New York hosts the New York Mets for a series starting Friday.

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