Yankees' Judge cleared for workouts amid ongoing rehab efforts

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Yankees' Judge cleared for workouts amid ongoing rehab efforts
Summary

Aaron Judge has been cleared to resume light workouts as part of his rehabilitation from a broken rib. This marks the first positive update since Judge was placed on the injured list on May 31. He has begun upper-body resistance work and has been seen running and stretching on the field. Meanwhile, Clarke Schmidt is also progressing in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. In addition, George Lombard Jr. and Heliot Ramos made their debuts for the Yankees, with Lombard homering in a 2-0 victory against the White Sox. Analysts discuss the Yankees' trade deadline moves, which added power to the lineup but did not address all needs, especially behind the plate and in the bullpen.

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  • Judge has started light workouts after being injured since May 31.
  • Schmidt is nearing a rehab assignment following Tommy John surgery.
  • Lombard debuted with a home run in a 2-0 win over the White Sox.
  • Yankees added new players at the trade deadline but have unresolved roster needs.
  • Analysts believe team success relies on Judge's impending return.
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Judge, Schmidt advancing in rehab; Lombard and Ramos debut; assessing the Yanks’ deadline; four NYY prospects crack top 100; Lombard warms a hater’s heart.

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