Regardless of trade deadline moves, Yankees’ fate hinges on Aaron Judge’s still-expected return

Source: New York Post

No matter what the Yankees did — or didn’t do — by Monday’s trade deadline, it won’t mean much if Aaron Judge doesn’t return from the fractured rib that’s kept him out since the beginning of June. Though general manager Brian Cashman expressed optimism the right fielder would return to play this season, he also acknowledged there’s no guarantee he will. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.