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