Overview

• Judge began toss-and-tee hitting drills July 29 in Tampa as part of a controlled rehab after sustaining a right elbow flexor strain
• Medical scans confirmed his UCL is intact, allowing a minimum 10-day injured list stint retroactive to July 26 without Tommy John surgery concerns
• Manager Aaron Boone expects Judge to resume duties as the Yankees’ designated hitter on August 5 in Texas, pending trainer evaluations
• Upon his activation, Judge will serve exclusively as DH, shifting Giancarlo Stanton back to the outfield and altering New York’s lineup configuration
• If his DH return goes smoothly, Judge is slated to start a throwing program between August 8 and 13 to work back into the field