Judge Eyes September Return, Plans to Skip Rehab Assignment
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is aiming to return to the active roster in September and hopes to bypass a minor league rehab stint.
Aaron Judge is recovering from an injury and has set September as his target return date. The Yankees outfielder expressed hope that he can return directly to the major league roster without completing a minor league rehab assignment. His availability remains uncertain as the team navigates the final stretch of the regular season. The timeline and final decision on a rehab assignment have not been officially confirmed.
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Yankees Adjust Tonight's First Pitch to 7:15 p.m.
Tonight's Yankees game is set to begin at 7:15 p.m., per beat reporter Bryan Hoch, with no reason for the adjustment given.
Yankees Move Tonight's First Pitch to 7:15 p.m.
The New York Yankees announced a schedule adjustment, with tonight's first pitch set for 7:15 p.m. No reason was given for the change.
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz faces possible Tommy John surgery
Cruz has a partially torn UCL and could undergo Tommy John surgery, dealing a significant blow to New York's bullpen.
Fernando Cruz sidelined with UCL tear
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz is heading to the injured list after being diagnosed with a UCL tear, a significant elbow injury.
Fernando Cruz Has Partial UCL Tear, Season Likely Done
The Yankees setup man is weighing surgical options after a partial UCL tear that will almost certainly end his 2026 campaign.
Yankees Place Fernando Cruz on IL With Elbow Discomfort, Sign Michael Fulmer
New York placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the IL with elbow discomfort and signed veteran right-hander Michael Fulmer as the corresponding move, per Bryan Hoch.