The New York Yankees are getting closer to Aaron Judge returning to the outfield.
On Wednesday, manager Aaron Boone shared that he expects Judge to be back playing the field at some point this season and expects it to be "soon," according to a report from Gary Phillips of the NY Daily News.
"We absolutely feel like he's gonna be back out there," Boone said. "I know I keep saying it's soon, and I wholeheartedly feel that way right now, sitting here. I just don't know that day yet. That day is probably just gonna (pop up) out of the blue a little bit."
Judge has not played in the field since his return but has been able to contribute at the plate as the Yankees battle the Toronto Blue Jays down the stretch for the AL East title. In Judge's absence, Giancarlo Stanton has stepped up and been given the chance to play the outfield.
While Stanton has not been a disaster in the field, Judge takes the defense to another level. It would be a big step in the right direction if he is able to return to the field soon and be ready for the postseason.
Boone did not provide a specific date for Judge's return to the field but believes that it is approaching quickly.
Judge is putting together another MVP-caliber season. He is currently leads the American League hitting .325 with a .442 on-base percentage and 1.113 OPS. Judge has 43 home runs and 97 RBI with a league-leading 97 walks and 111 runs scored.