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Yankees' Aaron Judge cleared for light activities amid recovery uncertainty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Yankees' Aaron Judge cleared for light activities amid recovery uncertainty

Summary

Aaron Judge has been cleared for light baseball activities, as he recovers from a stress fracture in his rib. This comes as the New York Yankees struggle offensively, having lost five of their last nine games. Judge's absence since May 31 has left the team in need of his power hitting, as they rank 28th in hitting average. An MLB insider expressed concerns about the long-term impact of Judge's injury on his performance. Judge remains optimistic about returning this season.

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Status Watch

•Judge has not played since May 31 due to a rib injury.
•The Yankees rank 28th in MLB hitting average at.231.
•Judge is optimistic about returning during the current season.
•Insider questions if Judge can regain his pre-injury form.
•Yankees have lost five of their last nine games.

Latest Updates

11:30 AMYahoo Sports — “Don’t Think They Know Exactly”: Yankees’ Aaron Judge Return Comes With Uncertainty, MLB Insider Warns

What they're saying

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Aaron Judge was finally cleared for light baseball activities earlier this week, much to the relief of the New York Yankees and their loyalists. The veteran slugger’s power hitting is exactly what the struggling Yankees’ offense needs amid their rough stretch, as they have lost five of their last nine games.
— Yahoo Sports

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