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08/15 13:45 CDT Three-time MVP Aaron Judge plays catch for first time in rehab
from broken rib, return date unclear
Three-time MVP Aaron Judge plays catch for first time in rehab from broken rib,
return date unclear
By IAN HARRISON
Associated Press
TORONTO (AP) --- Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played catch in New York on
Friday as he continues working toward a return from a broken right rib.
"Just part of the ramp-up to baseball activity," manager Aaron Boone said of
Judge before Saturday's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto. "Hopefully he'll
continue to progress through this week. We'll see what else gets introduced."
Judge hasn't played since May 31, but the three-time AL MVP and eight-time
All-Star has said he intends to return this season. He was cleared to begin
light workout activity on Aug. 5.
Boone spoke to Judge and said the slugger responded well to throwing for the
first time in his rehab. However, Boone didn't know when Judge might be ready
to rejoin the Yankees.
"We expect him back, but we're in the early stages of baseball activity," Boone
said. "Hopefully things continue to go well."
Judge is hitting .248 with 17 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .907 OPS. He had just
one homer in his final 18 games before going on the IL.
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