Judge Takes BP Swings, Inching Closer to Injury Return
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge completed a batting practice session, a notable step in his rehabilitation timeline as the team awaits his return.
Aaron Judge participated in batting practice as part of his ongoing recovery from injury, with the session described as checking another box toward his return. The milestone suggests Judge is making tangible progress but has not yet been cleared for game action. The Yankees are monitoring his progress as they await the return of their star outfielder. No specific return date has been officially announced.
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