Breaking: The Yankees have activated Aaron Judge from the injured list, the team announced. He will make his return Tue Via @espn on X

What happened: Aaron Judge had been sidelined since June 5 with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side. The injured-list placement was retroactive to June 2, and New York transferred him to the 60-day list July 18.

Why it matters: His return gives New York 19 regular-season games to rebuild his workload. The Yankees stand 81-62, while Colorado arrives at 55-88.

By the numbers: Judge hit .248/.375/.533 with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs in 59 games before the injury. New York went 45-39 without him, a .536 winning percentage.

What to watch: Watch Judge's lineup slot and defensive assignment Tuesday as New York manages his initial workload.

Sources

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