NEW YORK -- Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge has been waiting and waiting for the Yankees to allow him to take final rehab steps that will get him back in their lineup.
"The sooner the better," No. 99 said on Sunday.
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A day later, Judge finally got his wish.
Seven-plus weeks after suffering a fractured right wrist and three days after being activated from the disabled list with a no-hitting stipulation, Judge reported to Yankee Stadium on Monday morning to take some swings in a simulated game.