The New York Yankees have been eagerly awaiting the return of Aaron Judge, and it looks like that wait may soon be over. The slugger has been participating in simulated games in Tampa, and there’s a chance he could be back in the lineup as soon as this weekend.
Judge has been out since April 20th due to a strained left oblique. He was initially expected to miss four to six weeks, but the Yankees have been cautiously optimistic that he could return sooner than that. Judge has been rehabbing at the team’s spring training facility in Tampa, and he’s now taken the next step in his recovery by participating in simulated games.
The simulated games are a great sign for Judge and the Yankees, as it shows that he’s making progress and is close to returning to the lineup. Manager Aaron Boone said that Judge is “progressing well” and that he could be back as soon as this weekend. If Judge does return this weekend, it would be a huge boost for the Yankees, who have been struggling in his absence.
Judge is one of the best hitters in baseball, and his return would be a welcome sight for the Yankees. He’s a two-time All-Star and was the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year. He also led the league in home runs last season with 52. His presence in the lineup would give the Yankees a much-needed spark and could help them turn their season around.
It’s still unclear if Judge will be back this weekend, but it’s looking more and more likely. The Yankees will be keeping a close eye on him as he continues to progress, and they’ll make a decision when they feel he’s ready to return. Either way, it looks like Aaron Judge is on the verge of making his return, and that should be great news for Yankees fans everywhere.
