What happened: Aaron Judge started in right field and batted third Tuesday night after activation from the 60-day injured list. He rejoined the active roster without a minor league rehabilitation assignment.
Why it matters: Only 19 regular-season games remained Tuesday, tightening the window for the three-time AL MVP to affect the September race. The offense hit .227 during his absence, ranking 29th among 30 major league clubs over that span.
By the numbers: Judge entered Tuesday batting .248 with 17 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .907 OPS.
What to watch: His timing and workload will be the next checkpoints after more than three months away from game action.