The New York Yankees are slated to play the Toronto Blue Jays in the series finale of a three-game set at Yankee Stadium at 1:35 p.m. EDT on Sunday.
The Yankees won the first game of the series 3-1 on Friday. The Blue Jays won 4-3 on Saturday.
Before Sunday’s game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced an update on injured star Aaron Judge.
New York Yankees’ Aaron Boone Announces Aaron Judge Update During Blue Jays Series
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 21, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Aaron Boone shares the latest update on Aaron Judge:
-Has hit a few days off the tee, took yesterday off but will resume hitting today
-He is running and doing strength exercises, responding well
-There is still confidence that he will return this season
-Has hit a few days off the tee, took yesterday off but will resume hitting today -He is running and doing strength exercises, responding well -There is still confidence that he will return this season
Looking at New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge This Season
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Judge has been on the injured list since early June due to a right rib stress fracture.
The star has hit .248/.375/.533 (150 wRC+) with 17 home runs and 38 RBI across 59 games this season.
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 29: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees gets ready to bat against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on May 29, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Judge isn’t the only Yankees star who has dealt with a major injury this season.
Giancarlo Stanton has been out for most the year with a calf strain and may be sidelined for the rest of the season after straining his other calf.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: Giancarlo Stanton #27 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrate after the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on September 27, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 6-1. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Cody Bellinger missed time with a hamstring strain but returned to the lineup Sunday.
Max Fried is on the IL but is expected to be back this year. Ryan Weathers was also just placed on the IL.
New York Yankees Right Now
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Austin Wells #28 and David Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees celebrate the win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 21, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Yankees have won six of their last 10 games.
New York is the first AL Wild Card team with a 73-56 record. The team has a three-game lead over the Boston Red Sox, the second AL Wild Card team.
In the divisions standings, the Yankees are three games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the AL East.
New York Yankees Announce Aaron Judge Update Before Blue Jays Series Finale