Aaron Judge could return by London series

Aaron Judge could return to training in time for the 29-29 June Yankees series against the Red Sox in London, head coach Aaron Boone said Wednesday.
In office since April 20 with a large left-sided sprain, Judge works at the Yankees complex in Tampa, Florida.

TORONTO – Aaron Judge Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that his team could return to training in time for the series against the Red Sox in London on June 29th and 30th.

In office since April 20 with a large oblique sprain on the left, Judge is working at the Yankees complex in Tampa, Florida. Boone said the judge hit Wednesday in the batting cages, with several rounds of "really letting go". through his defensive throwing program.

The Yankees were careful not to promise a schedule for the judge's return, likely an answer to the fracture of his right wrist last July, while an optimistic three-week forecast was setting at 7 weeks and a half. Still, Boone said it was possible for the Yankees to have a judge among the players competing for their competitions on the other side of the pond at the London Olympic Stadium.

"Is there a way? Yes," Boone said. "But it's something we're going to let the timeline continue to unfold." In summary, he's been feeling really good for a few weeks now and we feel like the wound is gone. It hurts a little bit It has to be built a little differently compared to the guys coming back in. So as long as it keeps reacting and it's growing, we're happy to know where it is. "

At the time of his injury, the judge averaged .288 / .404 / .521 with five homers and 11 runs in 20 games at the time of injury. He recently traveled with the club on his car trips, but traveled to Florida on Sunday for the next stages of his rehabilitation.

Moving parts

While Didi Gregorius is about to be activated on the injured list on Friday, the Yankees continue to question how they will arrange their layover. Boone said he saw Gregorius play two days out of three or three out of four days initially, which would allow him to continue developing his stamina.

Thus, Gleyber Torres will continue to see representatives at the short stop on days when Gregorius will not start, playing second base in the other games. DJ LeMahieu should be placed twice a week at second base and twice a week at third base, while Gio Urshela will record most of the game time at third base. LeMahieu also occasionally spells Luke Voit to first base.

"The bottom line is that they will all have very regular bats, as I see things going as planned," said Boone.

Meanwhile, Troy Tulowitzki no longer works in the Yankees complex in Tampa. Boone said the veteran was trying to "overcome this bump and push more or less into the finish line to get the accuracy" of his most recent calf strain. The team allowed Tulowitzki to return home at that time.

Return track

The Dellin Betances faced the batters for the first time in three months on Wednesday, making 20 shots at the Yankees minor league complex in Tampa. With his start to the season having been slowed by a right shoulder injury, Betances is expected to be again opposed to the batters on Friday, as he aims to rejoin the major league stage this month.

"It was good," Betances told The Associated Press. "It's good to face the batters, it's been a while, it's good to be back there and not feeling what I felt last time." it's positive. "

Giancarlo Stanton re-entered after tightening the calf seal on Wednesday, but did not miss out on the batter's surface. He had nine appearances at the plate during a simulated match on Tuesday.

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