Judge cleared for light activity, targets return this season
Aaron Judge has been cleared for light activity after a rib injury and expressed confidence about returning this season.
According to ESPN, Aaron Judge has not played since May 31, when a stress fracture in his right rib sidelined him. The Yankees' outfielder has been absent from the lineup for months.
ESPN reports that Judge has since been cleared for light activity and expressed confidence about returning to competition this season. The medical clearance represents progress through his recovery and opens the path toward his return to action.
Judge's availability would affect the Yankees' offensive capacity. Restoring him to the lineup would add a significant bat back to the mix as the season moves into its final stretch, and New York would likely manage his reintegration carefully as he rebuilds his game fitness.