Aaron Judge takes swings as Yankees prepare for busy weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Aaron Judge is progressing in his recovery from a rib fracture, taking swings against overhand pitching on August 26. Max Fried may return from his IL stint this weekend following a successful live batting practice session. Clarke Schmidt also made strides with a 20-pitch session, potentially starting a rehab assignment soon. Giancarlo Stanton has been moved to the 60-day IL, complicating the Yankees' roster situation. The team faces the Boston Red Sox in a doubleheader on Saturday as they navigate injuries and lineup changes.
- •Judge takes swings for the first time since April
- •Fried could return this weekend after IL stint
- •Schmidt throws 20 pitches, nearing rehab assignment
- •Stanton transferred to 60-day IL, impacting roster
- •Yankees schedule includes doubleheader against Red Sox
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Aaron Judge takes another step in the right direction
"Judge takes swings, Fried could return this weekend, Schmidt throws about 20 pitches, Stanton to 60-day IL, Topa added
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