Aaron Judge begins his recovery process with batting practice
Good news for the New York Yankees and their fanbase. The star outfielder and team captain, Aaron Judge, has taken a significant step in his rehabilitation by resuming tee work. This activity marks his first contact with the bat since he was sidelined in late May.
The manager of the New York nine, Aaron Boone, confirmed that the slugger has been working on this dynamic for the last two days, showing positive progress in his recovery. Judge is dealing with a stress fracture in his first right rib, an injury that originated after a defensive effort on April 26th during the series played in Houston.
Physical progress and expectations
In addition to resuming batting, the Yankees’ medical staff has cleared the player to perform other fundamental physical activities. Among the permitted exercises are:
- Arm-loosening exercises to maintain mobility.
- Outdoor running sessions.
- Resistance training focused on the upper body.
Although the team remains cautious regarding a definitive date for his return, projections suggest that Judge could be back on the diamond before the campaign ends, with his return being unlikely to occur before the month of September.
Before entering the injured list, the Yankees captain maintained an outstanding performance in 59 games played. The outfielder recorded a batting average of .248, with an on-base percentage of .375 and a slugging percentage of .533. In that period, Judge contributed 17 home runs and 38 runs batted in, numbers that the team hopes to recover for the final stretch of the season.
