The Yankees' season hangs in the balance as Aaron Judge, their star right fielder, takes a crucial step towards returning from injury. With the regular season ticking away, Judge's participation in a throwing session is a significant development, but the question remains: is he ready to return? The Yankees' offense has been in disarray without Judge, who has won the last two American League MVP awards. His absence has resulted in a dramatic decline in their performance, from fourth in runs scored to 26th, and from second in wRC+ to 28th. This raises a deeper question: can Judge's return spark the Yankees' season? The answer may lie in the hands of the doctors and the team's management, who must decide whether Judge is healthy enough to play and if the Yankees have enough time to get him ready for the postseason. With other stars like Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton, and Carlos Rodón also on the mend, the Yankees' fate may be in the balance as they await the return of their key players. The question remains: can the Yankees turn their season around and make a run for the playoffs? Only time will tell.
