Judge (toe) will run the bases Wednesday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

It will be the first time he's done so since he suffered a torn ligament in his right big toe back in early June. The Yankees and Judge have resisted placing a timetable on the slugger's return, but optimism is building that it could be soon. It is not clear whether he will need a rehab assignment before being activated.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday during his appearance on the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast that Judge (toe) is "getting close" to a return from the 10-day injured list.

EDGE Analysis

When asked whether the beginning of the July 25 series against the Mets was a realistic target for Judge to return, the skipper didn't rule it out. While Boone provided far from a clear timetable for Judge, the proclamation does point to real progress as the slugger works his way back from a torn ligament in his right big toe. The reigning American League MVP began taking batting practice last Friday and has also done some light running. Running the bases at full effort would probably the last hurdle Judge needs to clear, and it's uncertain when he might be ready for that. Judge has been sidelined since early June.

Judge (toe) took on-field batting practice at Coors Field on Friday and also did some running, though not at full speed, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Last year's AL MVP seems to be making progress, but regardless he remains unwilling to talk about a possible target date for his return to the Yankees. While Judge said he did not feel limited in any way during his batting practice session, he's still wearing orthotic insoles to aid with the torn ligament in his right big toe. Manager Aaron Boone did not want to put a target date on Judge's return either.

Judge (toe) took early batting practice Friday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear whether it was a full-effort BP session, but it's progress either way. Judge remains without a clear timeline as he works his way back from a ligament tear in his right big toe, and the reigning American League MVP has been sidelined since early June.

Judge (toe) has begun doing some hitting off a tee and taking soft toss, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

That's in addition to playing catch, which he started last week. Judge said Tuesday that he's walking around a little better but admits that his injured right big toe still "doesn't feel great." Surgery after the season is a possibility, per Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record, although he's ruled out having it in-season. While the reigning American League MVP is making some progress, it appears he's still quite a ways off from a return.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that he expects Judge (toe) to incorporate additional baseball activities other than throwing prior to the All-Star break, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boone wasn't sure what exactly Judge would be cleared to do, but any sort of progression would be welcome. The reigning American League MVP started throwing last Wednesday as he works his way back from a ligament tear in his right big toe. There remains no timetable for Judge's return to the Yankees' lineup.

Judge (toe) played catch in the outfield Friday in St. Louis, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the third straight day of on-field work for Judge, who is traveling with the Yankees on their current road trip. The big slugger has been out since early June due to a ligament tear in his right big toe and there remains no timeline for his return, but it's positive news that he is now able to do some form of daily activity.

Judge (toe) was seen playing catch on the field prior to Wednesday's 11-0 win over the Athletics, Michael Wagaman of the Associated Press reports. "There's a lot of steps we've got to take to get back to going on the field," Judge said. "So this is just another step along the way."

EDGE Analysis

While playing catch doesn't represent a major step forward in his recovery from the ligament tear he suffered to his right big toe June 3, it's at least the first sign of baseball activity for Judge since he sustained the injury. Rather than being able to run at full speed and move around in the outfield without issue, manager Aaron Boone said that the biggest test for Judge will be ensuring that he can swing the bat comfortably, as the toe issue could affect the slugger's ability "to torque and turn on that back foot." Once Judge is able to resume hitting without any restrictions, Boone said it would be a good indication that the reigning American League MVP is nearing a return from the 10-day injured list.

Judge confirmed Saturday that he has a torn ligament in his right big toe, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Judge's injury was previously described as a sprain, but it appears the All-Star slugger's injury is more severe than initially thought. Judge also stated that he still has pain when he walks, which is not a reassuring sign for fantasy managers. Now that we know Judge is battling a damaged ligament, he shouldn't be expected to return anytime soon.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Judge (toe) has progressed to pool/balance/strength work, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Judge seems to be progressing nicely after experiencing a "breakthrough" following his second platelet-rich plasma injection last week. If all goes according to plan, Judge could begin throwing and light hitting before the end of the week.