Aaron Judge speaks to media, shares his unique plan to return from IL
Although risky, Aaron Judge's plan could be key to the Yankees success.
Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees star, is on track to return to the team after a three-month absence due to a rib injury. He has made it clear that he does not intend to play in a Minor League rehab game before resuming with the Yankees. Judge believes he can effectively train while still being part of the Yankees' roster. "I didn’t rehab in '23 when I missed probably the same amount of time," Judge noted.
"Why waste at-bats? Why waste anything down in a Minor League game? I’ve been doing this for a while now, and I’ve got a sense of what I need to do on the field and how to manage it." Despite not playing since May 31, Judge has resumed light baseball activities like running, throwing, and taking batting practice. The Yankees remain undecided on whether to skip a rehab stint, but they will decide when the time comes.
The return of Judge is crucial for the Yankees, as their offense has suffered during his absence, and the postseason is becoming increasingly important. Judge’s presence on the team would be a significant boost. He is not worried about immediately regaining his power and bat speed, as his primary focus right now is rebuilding his workload.
The next challenge will be facing higher-velocity pitching, which he plans to tackle using tools like the Trajekt machine and by facing rehabbing pitchers. While there is no official return date yet, September is still anticipated.
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