Overview

• Aaron Judge took part in pregame outfield drills on July 30–31, fielding fly balls and flipping them underhand instead of making full throws.
• He remains eligible to return as the Yankees’ designated hitter on August 5 when his 10-day injured list stint ends, with a throwing program scheduled to follow.
• Giancarlo Stanton has resumed outfield practice sessions to cover right field duties during Judge’s absence.
• New York optioned catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A and recalled outfielder Austin Slater, making Ben Rice the primary backup catcher.
• Judge has continued light hitting exercises with tee and toss drills and brief batting-cage sessions without reporting pain.