Aaron Judge Returns to Yankees Lineup After 99-Day Absence

Aaron Judge was activated by the Yankees on Tuesday after missing 84 games due to a fractured rib. In his return during a 5-3 win over the Rockies, the captain batted third and played right field, finishing 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. Manager Aaron Boone plans to ease Judge back into a full-time role to prioritize his health for the final stretch of the season as the team celebrates its 34th consecutive winning season.