New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) ran the bases and played catch at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, but he still can't swing a bat. "[...]

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Injured New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has begun to increase baseball activities and could very well be back before his injury completely heals. On the disabled list since late July with a chip fracture in his right wrist, the 26-year-old has been slow in his recovery as pain has remained constant. Stating that he heard it was possible to return from the injury before it fully heals, Judge told the press on Tuesday that he was planning to do just that. The All-Star has been able to per[...]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) has still not resumed swinging a bat. Judge's fantasy owners are beginning to get stir crazy, as the slugging outfielder was initially expected to be sidelined only three weeks when he was injured on July 26. At this rate, there's chance he won't be ready until mid-September. Brett Gardner will continue to see extra playing time until Judge is back for the Bombers.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) did some "baseball-type activities" in right field on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. "I'm not sure all that they did today, but I think just as we slowly start to introduce some things, slowly see what things he can tolerate," Boone said. "Feels like hopefully he's improving a little bit." The activities included catching ball that were tossed to either side of him, but he has yet to start throwing at full strength. Judge has also yet t[...]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) remains in a holding pattern a month after being hit by a pitch. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge hasn't been able to swing a bat. "Same stuff. Again, just waiting for that pain to get out," Boone said. "Once that fracture is healed, let him go." Judge remains one of the best sluggers in the game, but his fantasy owners must remain patient and hope he can return for the final month of the regular season. Brett Gardner should continue to see more pl[...]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) is reportedly still not swinging a bat yet. Judge has a fractured right wrist that takes roughly a month or so to heal. Judge was hopeful that he would be back in the lineup by now, but is still dealing with pain in his wrist. It sounds like the best case scenario is that Judge is back in the lineup by early September.

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BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards has allowed three earned runs, or less, in six of the last seven appearances. He has also punched out at least six batters in four of the last five outings and has 88 strikeouts in 90 1/3 innings this season. The 25-year-old is 3-7 with a 4.28 ERA, but has a 3.97 FIP in 2018 and allowed just two earned runs in a four start stretch from July 14-August 3 (23 2/3 innings). [...]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) played catch on Friday and there is a chance he could also take some dry swings, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge is slowly making progress but missed his recovery timetable of three weeks. The sooner he returns the better for both the Yanks and Judge's fantasy owners. The slugger has a .285 average with 26 long balls, 61 RBI and six steals. Brett Gardner is in line to lose playing time when Judge is back.