Aaron Judge transferred to 60-day IL, will need another scan
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Key Points:
- Aaron Judge remains on the 60-day injured list with a fractured rib and requires another scan before increasing baseball activities; his pain is subsiding but he is not yet asymptomatic.
- Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt is progressing well after Tommy John surgery, throwing batting practice at 95 mph and aiming for a possible bullpen return this season.
- Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is advancing in his recovery from a strained right calf and has begun running and hitting, though he has not yet run the bases.
- Left-hander Max Fried made a successful rehab start in Triple-A after a left elbow bone bruise, with plans for additional rehab outings before returning to the majors.
- Shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. is showing promise after returning from injury, hitting well in Triple-A and pushing for consideration as a future option for the Yankees.
