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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 7

Aaron Judge Cleared for Light Workouts After Re-Imaging as Yankees Track 15-17 IL Wins

Updated

Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 7

Aaron Judge Cleared for Light Workouts After Re-Imaging as Yankees Track 15-17 IL Wins

Q: With Carlos Rodón returning, which young breakout pitcher will be sacrificed from the rotation to make room?

Ryan Weathers appears most likely to keep the rotation spot, which makes Will Warren the more probable pitcher bumped when Carlos Rodón returns. The reporting points that way because the Yankees’ pending decision has centered on Weathers versus Warren, and Weathers has been the hotter arm. He has allowed just one earned run over roughly his last 20 innings, posted a 0.48 ERA over his last three starts, and sharpened his breaking-ball mix while reducing use of a vulnerable four-seam fastball. That recent surge has given him the edge in both performance and momentum. Warren has shown value and flashes of quality, including a strong scoreless outing against the Cubs, but he has been less consistent overall. Some reporting also suggests the Yankees view him as someone who could transition effectively into a bullpen role, where his stuff may play up in shorter bursts. He has already shown he can handle relief work when needed. That said, this is not entirely settled. A few reports note that workload management could also factor into the choice, and Weathers has already logged a career-high innings total, which could eventually make him a bullpen candidate too. But based on current form and the way the Yankees are evaluating the two, Warren is the likelier sacrifice from the rotation once Rodón is activated.

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 7

Aaron Judge was re-imaged and cleared to begin light workouts, giving the Yankees a fresh sign of progress on their injured star.
The update came as Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Rodón faced each other in simulated at-bats, while Clarke Schmidt was also cleared to continue his rehab after an earlier scare.
New York still has an estimated 15-17 wins on the injured list, and getting one or two of those players back ahead of schedule could help it gain ground in the division race.