New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is cleared to begin light physical activity as he continues recovery from a rib injury. Multiple outlets report that Yankees manager Aaron Boone and team updates indicate Judge starts light rehab or workout work, with Boone describing the next phase before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. CBS Sports and Fox Sports note that Judge has not played since May 31, when the rib injury sidelined him. The Athletic specifies the injury as a stress fracture in his rib, with Judge beginning light rehab after receiving clearance.
Several reports also describe a process in which imaging occurred before the clearance, with one outlet stating that as of Sunday Judge did not have a timeline for imaging, while subsequent information indicates he is now cleared after that step. Judge is quoted by outlets saying he will return this season, including language such as “I’ll be back this season.” The timing of a full return remains uncertain in the reporting, but the clearance for light activity is presented as a significant step that gives the Yankees hope he could return in time for the postseason.
