Judge Eyes Return, Cruz Faces Surgery | MLB News

Aaron Judge is pushing to skip minor league rehab and return to the Yankees’ lineup soon, arguing his experience and consistent game involvement from the dugout and cage work make him ready — despite missing 74 games since May 31. He’s not setting a return date, but says soreness is normal and there are no setbacks. This isn’t his first time considering skipping rehab — he did it last year with a toe injury, though he played minor league games after an oblique strain in 2019. Manager Aaron Boone supports the discussion if the time comes. Meanwhile, reliever Fernando Cruz faces potential UCL surgery after being diagnosed with a torn elbow ligament; he’s been sidelined since feeling pain while giving up a home run, and hopes to get back on track without harming the team’s performance.

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