Aaron Judge returns to Yankees after 83 games missed with rib injury ahead of postseason push

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is returning from the 60-day injured list after a stress fracture in his right first rib. He will rejoin the team for their series against the Colorado Rockies, bypassing a minor-league rehab assignment. Judge has been cleared to hit batting practice and participate in drills, aiming to increase his stamina for the postseason.

• Aaron Judge is being reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
• He suffered a stress fracture in his right first rib in late May.
• Judge will not have a minor-league rehab assignment.
• He has been participating in batting practice and drills to build stamina.
• The Yankees are in pursuit of the AL East lead and hold a strong Wild Card position.
• Judge was hitting .248/.375/.533 with 17 homers and 38 RBI before his injury.
• His return is expected to bolster the Yankees’ offense as they push for the postseason.