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Yankees' Aaron Judge progresses in recovery ahead of potential return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Yankees' Aaron Judge progresses in recovery ahead of potential return

Summary

Aaron Judge continues his recovery from a rib injury that has sidelined him for nearly three months. The Yankees captain recently began outdoor running and weight training, with manager Aaron Boone expressing optimism about Judge's potential return to game action. Judge sustained the injury during a diving catch against the Astros on April 26 and has experienced setbacks in his recovery process. He has now resumed hitting and is focused on getting back to playing shape. Judge remains confident he will return this season, emphasizing it was always part of the plan.

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Status Watch

•Judge has been recovering from a stress fracture in his right first rib.
•Manager Aaron Boone reports Judge is hitting and running again.
•Judge's injury occurred on April 26 during a game against the Astros.
•He was placed on the injured list and moved to the 60-day IL on July 18.
•Judge expressed confidence in returning to play this season.

Latest Updates

11:30 AMYahoo Sports — “Wasn’t Allowed to Do Much”: Aaron Judge’s Latest Status Revealed as Yankees’ Manager Addresses His Situation

What they're saying

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The long-awaited return is beginning to look a little more realistic for Aaron Judge. The New York Yankees captain couldn’t even lift weights a month ago.
— Yahoo Sports

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