Overview
- The Yankees confirmed that Judge played catch and ran on Friday as his first on‑field throwing and running since the rib stress fracture diagnosis.
- Team scans from Aug. 5 showed enough healing to clear Judge for light workouts such as outdoor running and upper‑body resistance training.
- Manager Aaron Boone said the club expects Judge back this season but offered no firm return date and emphasized a cautious, symptom‑based ramp up.
- An unofficial report tied to a conversation with Boone suggested a roughly one‑month window for a return but the Yankees have not confirmed that timeline.
- Judge’s absence since May 31 has coincided with a dip in New York’s offense and the club has used roster moves and other rehab returns to try to cover the shortfall.