Aaron Judge Is Finally Back. But Right Now, The Yankees Just Need Him To Play It Safe

Aaron Judge made a surprise return after a fractured rib, eager to play but visibly frustrated when manager Aaron Boone limited his innings and pulled him early.
The Yankees—down to owner Hal Steinbrenner—are being extra cautious, treating Judge’s return like a rehab assignment to avoid re-injury.
New York badly needs Judge’s offensive impact in a tight AL East race, so his gradual reintegration is as much about timing as it is about health.