Aaron Judge targets August return as Yankees provide update
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The New York Yankees have set a potential return date for Aaron Judge, who is targeting August following a fractured right rib injury sustained on June 4. Judge has not engaged in baseball activities but has participated in lower body training. The Yankees indicated that Judge will undergo follow-up imaging in a few weeks to assess his recovery. Meanwhile, Max Fried returned to action with a successful simulated game, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. cleared concussion protocol. The Yankees also called up Yovanny Cruz to enhance their bullpen.
- •Judge last played on May 31 and suffered an injury on June 4.
- •Fried threw 30 pitches in a simulated game at Yankee Stadium.
- •Grisham and McMahon are expected to return from the IL soon.
- •Cruz has rejoined the Yankees bullpen after a strong showing in Triple-A.
- •Chisholm Jr. was available off the bench following his concussion.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Around the Empire: Aaron Judge targeting August return
"Yankees provide Judge return timetable; Fried throws first sim game; Cruz called up; Jazz clears concussion protocol
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