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Yankees Activate Aaron Judge for Rockies Return Tuesday

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Yankees activated right fielder Aaron Judge from the 60-day injured list.
He missed three months with a right rib stress fracture sustained in late April.
Judge will return to the lineup against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, his first game since May 31.
The Yankees posted a 45-39 record with batting .227 and OPS .681 while Judge was injured.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Boston Red Sox overcame Manny Ramirez’s wrist fracture to win the World Series, a comeback that resonated in a city settled in 1625 and incorporated in 1630. Boston’s cultural legacy includes the rock band Boston, whose 1976 debut album later earned 17× Platinum certification, illustrating the city’s long tradition of high-profile successes.

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Story summary

The Yankees activated right fielder Aaron Judge from the 60-day injured list.
He missed three months with a right rib stress fracture sustained in late April.
Judge will return to the lineup against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, his first game since May 31.
The Yankees posted a 45-39 record with batting .227 and OPS .681 while Judge was injured.

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