Aaron Judge intensifies his recovery and will travel with the Yankees on the West Coast road trip
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is preparing for a significant step in his rehabilitation process. The star slugger will accompany the team during the upcoming West Coast road trip, where the New Yorkers will face the Angels and the Padres. This trip will allow Judge to gradually increase the intensity of his workouts and participate in a greater number of pre-game activities.
Judge has been out of action since May 31st, dealing with a right rib fracture he suffered during a game in Houston on April 26th. Since then, he has maintained steady progress in his physical preparation, focusing on overcoming obstacles to return to the diamond as soon as possible.
Progress on the ground and return expectations
Currently, the player has already completed batting sessions, defensive drills, and has faced overhand pitches. The next step in his work plan consists of increasing both the volume and the velocity of the pitches he receives in practice.
- The team is looking to increase Judge’s workload during the West Coast road trip.
- The player has expressed his intention to avoid a Minor League rehab assignment.
- September is shaping up to be the key month for his return to the Major Leagues.
The hardest part has been being out. Now it’s about increasing the volume and getting the reps in.
Aaron Judge, New York Yankees captain
Although the organization has not yet defined an exact date for his activation, the schedule suggests that the homestand between September 8 and 13, against the Rockies and the Mets, could be the ideal setting for his return. Judge’s presence is considered a determining factor for the Yankees’ aspirations in the final stretch of the season, especially in their fight to secure a spot in the postseason.
