Aaron Judge to start hitting progression for Yankees
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Key Points:
- Aaron Judge has begun swing-related exercises in the pool at Yankee Stadium as part of his recovery from a stress fracture in his right first rib, an injury that has sidelined him since May 31.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated Judge will start his hitting progression this week, marking a significant step toward his return to the lineup.
- Judge sustained the injury on April 26 while attempting a diving catch but continued playing through discomfort before being placed on the injured list in late May.
- Since Judge's absence, the Yankees' offense has struggled, ranking near the bottom in batting average, OPS, and runs scored among Major League teams.
- At the time of his injury, Judge was hitting .248 with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs in 59 games, underscoring his importance to the team's offensive production.
