Aaron Judge begins his recovery process with batting practice
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has reached a significant milestone in his rehabilitation by resuming tee work. This activity marks the first time the star outfielder has taken swings with a 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 aspect over the last two days, showing positive progress in his recovery. The coaching staff remains optimistic about the advances shown by their star.
Injury details and physical progress
Judge is dealing with a stress fracture in his first right rib. The injury reportedly originated after a physical effort during a diving catch in Houston on April 26th. Despite the discomfort, the player remained in the active lineup for several weeks before being placed on the injured list.
Aaron’s progress has been favorable. He is now cleared to throw, run outdoors, and perform upper-body resistance exercises, which is a fundamental step for his return to competition.
Aaron Boone, Yankees manager
Perspectives for his return
Although the Yankees organization has not set a definitive date for his return to the roster, there is confidence in having his contribution for the remainder of the season. However, current projections suggest that a return before the month of September is unlikely, thus prioritizing his long-term health.
Until the moment he was placed on the injured list, Judge was maintaining outstanding offensive production, recording the following numbers in 59 games:
- Batting average: .248
- On-base percentage (OBP): .375
- Slugging: .533
- Home runs: 17
- Runs batted in (RBI): 38
