New York Yankees activate Aaron Judge off COVID-19 list

Jul 7, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a home run during a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The Yankees won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 7, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a home run during a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The Yankees won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees activated slugger Aaron Judge from the COVID-19 list prior to Tuesday’s road game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Judge missed the past nine games after testing positive for COVID-19.

Judge is playing right field and batting second against the Rays.

The 29-year-old Judge is batting .282 with 21 homers and 49 RBIs in 84 games.

New York also activated backup catcher Kyle Higashioka from the COVID-19 list.

Both players worked out at the Yankees’ spring training complex in Tampa on Monday’s off day.

The Yankees didn’t immediately reveal corresponding roster moves.

–Field Level Media

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