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Aaron Judge returns to the Yankees after 99 days out due to a fractured rib

Aaron Judge returns to the Yankees after 99 days out due to a fractured rib

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September 8th, 2026

Aaron Judge returns to the Yankees after 99 days out due to a fractured rib

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Aaron Judge returned to the ranks of the New York Yankees after an absence that lasted 99 days, a period that, curiously enough, coincided exactly with the number he wears on his uniform.

Aaron Judge regresó a las filas de los Yankees de Nueva York tras una ausencia que se prolongó durante 99 días, un intervalo que, de manera curiosa, coincidía exactamente con el número que luce en su uniforme.

Having recovered from a fractured rib, Judge took his position in right field and batted third on Tuesday night, in the series opener against the Colorado Rockies.

Tras recuperarse de una fractura de costilla, Judge ocupó su puesto en el jardín derecho y bateó en el tercer turno el martes por la noche, en el encuentro inaugural de la serie frente a los Rockies de Colorado.

"He will not play the entire game today, no matter how much he would like to," declared Aaron Boone, the Yankees' manager.

"Él no disputará la totalidad del encuentro hoy, por mucho que lo desee", declaró Aaron Boone, mánager de los Yankees.

"He will likely have a day off at some point during this series."

"Probablemente gozará de una jornada de descanso en algún momento de esta serie".

A three-time American League MVP, Judge had been absent for 84 games since his last appearance on May 31.

Tres veces MVP de la Liga Americana, Judge había estado ausente en 84 juegos desde su última aparición el 31 de mayo.

The 34-year-old player tried to persuade Boone to activate him after center fielder Trent Grisham suffered a hamstring strain on Friday night.

El jugador de 34 años intentó convencer a Boone para que lo activara después de que el jardinero central Trent Grisham sufriera una distensión en el tendón de la corva el viernes por la noche.

"In fact, he showed up at my door in San Diego after Grish got injured: 'Ready to go tomorrow'," Boone recalled.

"De hecho, se presentó en mi puerta en San Diego después de que Grish resultara herido: 'Listo para partir mañana'", rememoró Boone.

"It wasn't something I wanted to do, as there were certain pending matters that we undoubtedly wanted him to check out."

"No era algo que quisiera hacer, pues había ciertos asuntos pendientes que, sin duda, deseábamos que él verificara".

Judge held a batting practice session at Yankee Stadium on Monday, his day off, and was activated that night.

Judge realizó una sesión de bateo en el Yankee Stadium el lunes, su día libre, y fue activado esa noche.

Boone had spoken separately with Judge and with the strength coach Brett McCabe, followed by the athletic training staff, general manager Brian Cashman, and owner Hal Steinbrenner.

Boone había hablado por separado con Judge y con el preparador físico Brett McCabe, seguido por el personal de entrenamiento atlético, el gerente general Brian Cashman y el propietario Hal Steinbrenner.

"Hal merely yearned to understand where each person stood on this matter, where we ourselves stood," Boone stated.

"Hal únicamente anhelaba comprender en qué punto se hallaba cada cual respecto a esto, en qué punto nos hallábamos nosotros", manifestó Boone.

Judge, who declined to appear before the journalists before the game, hit multiple home runs to right field, center field, and left field during Tuesday's batting practice.

Judge, quien omitió comparecer ante los periodistas antes del encuentro, conectó múltiples cuadrangulares hacia el jardín derecho, el central y el izquierdo durante la práctica de bateo del martes.

He arrived at the matchup with a batting average of .248, 17 home runs, 38 runs batted in, and an OPS of .907.

Llegó al compromiso con un promedio de .248, 17 jonrones, 38 carreras impulsadas y un OPS de .907.

Judge's initial injury occurred while he was attempting to avoid second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. during an unsuccessful attempt to catch a fly ball in Houston on April 26.

Judge's initial injury occurred while he was attempting to dodge second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. during a failed attempt to catch a fly ball in Houston on April 26.

Following that, he posted a batting average of .263, with seven home runs and 20 RBIs over 31 games, prior to being placed on the injured list.

Following that, he posted a batting average of .263, with seven home runs and 20 RBIs over 31 games, prior to being placed on the injured list.

In the 18 games before that stint, he managed only one home run.

In the 18 games before that stint, he managed only one home run.

New York boasted a 36-23 record when Judge played his last game on May 31, and during his absence they posted a 45-39 mark.

Nueva York ostentaba un balance de 36-23 cuando Judge disputó su último encuentro el 31 de mayo, y durante su ausencia registró una marca de 45-39.

The Yankees batted .243 with 86 home runs and a .770 OPS in the 59 games prior to May 31, but their output declined to .227 with 107 home runs and a .681 OPS while Judge remained off the field.

Los Yankees batearon para .243 con 86 jonrones y un OPS de .770 en los 59 juegos previos al 31 de mayo, pero su producción decayó a .227 con 107 jonrones y un OPS de .681 mientras Judge permaneció fuera del terreno.

Their batting average during that stretch ranked 29th among the 30 Major League teams, surpassing only Seattle, which recorded .225.

Su promedio de bateo en ese intervalo se situó en el puesto 29 entre los 30 equipos de las Grandes Ligas, superando únicamente a Seattle, que registró .225.

"We held our ground in the race," Boone stated.

"Nos mantuvimos firmes en la contienda", declaró Boone.

"We have gone through stretches where, from an offensive standpoint, it has been a genuine challenge for us."

"Hemos atravesado períodos en los que, desde el punto de vista ofensivo, ha supuesto un auténtico desafío para nosotros".

Opposing pitchers markedly increased their aggressiveness against the rest of the Yankees' hitters during Judge's absence, according to MLB Statcast data.

Los lanzadores rivales incrementaron notablemente su agresividad frente a los demás bateadores de los Yankees durante la ausencia de Judge, según los datos de MLB Statcast.

Ben Rice received 48.3% of pitches in the strike zone, in contrast to the previous 46.7%, while Cody Bellinger saw an increase from 47.3% to 49.7%.

Ben Rice recibió un 48.3% de lanzamientos en la zona de strike, en contraste con el 46.7% previo, mientras que Cody Bellinger experimentó un aumento del 47.3% al 49.7%.

"There's an effect around him that creates better opportunities and more favourable at-bats for everyone," said Boone.

"Existe un efecto a su alrededor que genera mejores oportunidades y turnos al bate más favorables para todos", dijo Boone.

"We're a predominantly left-handed team and have been for much of the year.

"Somos un equipo predominantemente zurdo y lo hemos sido durante gran parte del año.

So, how many times a week do we get a left-hander to come out in the fifth inning, the seventh, and the ninth, and have those pitchers face us without having to go through Aaron Judge, who neutralises those lefties?"

Así que, ¿cuántas veces a la semana conseguimos que un zurdo salga en la quinta entrada, en la séptima y en la novena, y que esos lanzadores se enfrenten a nosotros sin tener que pasar por Aaron Judge, quien neutraliza a esos zurdos?"

New York arrived with a record of 81-62, placing them four games behind Tampa Bay, the leader of the American League East Division, and two games ahead of Boston (80-65) in the race for the first American League wild card.

Nueva York arribó con un registro de 81-62, situándose a cuatro juegos de Tampa Bay, líder de la División Este de la Liga Americana, y aventajando por dos a Boston (80-65) en la pugna por el primer comodín de la Liga Americana.

The Yankees hold a potential tiebreaker advantage over the Red Sox, thanks to their victory in the season series.

Los Yankees ostentan un eventual desempate favorable sobre los Medias Rojas, merced a su triunfo en la serie de la temporada.

Judge posted a batting average of .331, the highest of his career, along with 53 home runs and 114 runs batted in over 152 games last season, which earned him his third Most Valuable Player award and his first batting title.

Judge registró un promedio de bateo de .331, el más alto de su carrera, acompañado de 53 jonrones y 114 carreras impulsadas en 152 encuentros la temporada pasada, lo que le valió su tercer galardón de Jugador Más Valioso y su primer título de campeón de bateo.

Relief pitcher Fernando Cruz, sidelined since August 25 due to a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, chose not to undergo Tommy John surgery after being evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister, the Texas Rangers' team physician, and is confident he will return to the mound this season.

El relevista Fernando Cruz, fuera desde el 25 de agosto por un desgarro parcial del ligamento colateral cubital en su codo derecho, optó por no someterse a la cirugía Tommy John tras ser evaluado por el doctor Keith Meister, médico de los Rangers de Texas, y confía en regresar a los montículos esta temporada.

Cruz received a cortisone injection and plans to resume throwing at some point this week.

Cruz recibió una inyección de cortisona y tiene previsto reanudar los lanzamientos a lo largo de esta semana.

"If it is to break, let it break," he asserted.

"Si ha de romperse, que se rompa", aseveró.

"If you perceive a crack or detect any unusual sound, it is time to undergo a surgical procedure."

"Si percibes un crujido o detectas cualquier sonido inusual, es momento de someterse a una intervención quirúrgica".

Left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers has been throwing on flat ground from distances of up to 75 feet, as he attempts to recover from a strain in his left forearm flexor, an injury that has kept him out of competition since last August 22nd.

El zurdo Ryan Weathers ha estado realizando lanzamientos en terreno llano desde una distancia de hasta 75 pies, en su intento por recuperarse de una distensión en el flexor del antebrazo izquierdo, lesión que lo ha mantenido apartado de la competición desde el pasado 22 de agosto.

Weathers intends to pitch again on Wednesday and Thursday, take Friday off, and perhaps take the mound afterward.

Weathers tiene la intención de volver a lanzar el miércoles y el jueves, tomarse el viernes libre y, quizás, subir al montículo después.

He is confident about playing a relief role in the postseason.

Confía en desempeñar un papel de relevista en la postemporada.

To access the comprehensive MLB coverage provided by AP, please refer to the link provided.

Para acceder a la cobertura integral de la MLB ofrecida por AP, sírvase consultar el enlace proporcionado.

September 8th, 2026

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