Yankees activate Aaron Judge from injured list and designate Chase Hampton
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The New York Yankees reinstated outfielder Aaron Judge from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Judge, who has been sidelined since May 31 with a right rib stress fracture, completed a live batting practice session at Yankee Stadium to clear his return. He is expected to join the starting lineup for the team's series opener against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. To create space on the roster, the organization designated right-handed pitcher Chase Hampton for assignment. Hampton spent the 2026 season in the minor leagues, recording a 0-6 record and an 8.18 ERA across three levels. Judge enters his return with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs in 59 games played this season.
- •Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on September 8.
- •The outfielder missed 99 days of action due to a stress fracture in his right rib.
- •New York designated right-handed pitcher Chase Hampton for assignment to accommodate the roster change.
- •Judge will return to the lineup for the series beginning Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies.
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"It’s been exactly 99 days since New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge last played, with his most recent appearance coming May 31.Judge suffered a stress fracture in his right rib and has spent the last few months slowly working his way toward a return.On Monday, he took his biggest step yet, facing live pitching at […] The post MLB World Reacts to New York Yankees’ Major Aaron Judge Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Yankees are getting a huge boost, as they have activated Aaron Judge from the 60-day injured list. This is great news for the Yankees, as they are getting their superstar back as they aim to maintain the top wild card spot in the American League.Now, in a corresponding move, the Yankees have […] The post New York Yankees Cut 25-Year-Old Pitcher Amid Great Aaron Judge News appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:19 AMMLB World Reacts to New York Yankees’ Major Aaron Judge Announcement
It’s been exactly 99 days since New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge last played, with his most recent appearance coming May 31.Judge suffered a stress fracture in his right rib and has spent the last few months slowly working his way toward a return.On Monday, he took his biggest step yet, facing live pitching at […] The post MLB World Reacts to New York Yankees’ Major Aaron Judge Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:17 AMNew York Yankees Cut 25-Year-Old Pitcher Amid Great Aaron Judge News
The New York Yankees are getting a huge boost, as they have activated Aaron Judge from the 60-day injured list. This is great news for the Yankees, as they are getting their superstar back as they aim to maintain the top wild card spot in the American League.Now, in a corresponding move, the Yankees have […] The post New York Yankees Cut 25-Year-Old Pitcher Amid Great Aaron Judge News appeared first on HEAVY.
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