Yankees expect Aaron Judge could return in September
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The New York Yankees are optimistic about Aaron Judge's return sometime in September, contingent on his recovery from injury. Judge has not played since May 31 and has yet to begin a rehab assignment. Sources suggest that if he avoids setbacks, a mid-September return is possible, potentially aligning with significant matchups. This would allow Judge some time to readjust ahead of the playoffs. The Yankees seek his contributions to enhance their lineup in the postseason.
- •Aaron Judge has not played since May 31.
- •No rehab assignment has been scheduled yet.
- •Expected return could coincide with mid-September.
- •Yankees want Judge ready for the playoffs.
- •Judge needs at-bats to regain form before postseason.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Judge ‘could’ return sometime in September, if things go as planned
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