Aaron Judge cleared for light activity after rib scan
The Yankees outfielder was given the green light to resume limited work after doctors rechecked his fractured rib, and he expects to play again this season.
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has been cleared to do light physical activity after doctors re-imaged the fractured rib that has kept him out since May 31, according to ESPN and CBS Sports. Judge said he expects to return before the end of the season.
The 2026 American League MVP has not appeared in a game since the injury, which was examined again on Tuesday. The latest scan led to the limited activity clearance, the reports said.
Judge has been one of the Yankees' central hitters and his absence has stretched across much of the summer. The team has not given a firm timetable for his return, but the update suggests he is moving closer to baseball work.
His recovery remains tied to how the rib responds as he increases activity, with the next steps likely to depend on how he handles the new workload. The Yankees are continuing to monitor him as the season enters its final stretch.
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