New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge expressed optimism regarding his return to the team this season, stating he "definitely" expects to play again despite an unclear timeline for resuming baseball activities. Judge has been sidelined since May 31 with a stress fracture in his first right rib.
Recent imaging has shown some healing in the injured area, which Judge called a "positive sign." However, the Yankees organization indicated that the progress is not yet sufficient to allow their star player to begin on-field drills. The team is currently in the midst of a playoff push, having won four consecutive games heading into their series against the Dodgers.