Must watch: Aaron Judge looks ready to return to Yankees in first live batting practice
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge is almost ready to return.
Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees' right fielder, is set to return to the team for their upcoming homestand, which runs from Tuesday through Sunday. Judge suffered a broken rib and has not played since May 31, leading to an absence of 98 days during which the Yankees have gone 45-39, sitting second in the American League East. Judge has been participating in live batting practice at Yankee Stadium, and there's no indication he wants a rehab assignment, suggesting he'll be ready for the homestand.
The Yankees currently have Jasson Domínguez and Heliot Ramos as their other right field options, both of whom are not considered top-tier talent. With Judge's return, the Yankees' lineup should see a significant boost in power, which was notably missing during his time on the sidelines. The Yankees are currently four games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays in the division.
A four-game series between the Yankees and the Rays at Yankee Stadium from September 22-24 will be crucial in the American League East race, as the division winner will likely secure the league’s top seed and a favorable playoff position.
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