Aaron Judge was transferred to the 60-day IL Saturday and will need another scan before ramping up baseball activities as his fractured rib heals. The 34-year-old captain, hitting .248 with 17 homers and 38 RBIs, has been sidelined since May 31. A scan during the All-Star break reviewed by Dr. Gregory J. Pearl showed healing progress, but Judge remains asymptomatic. New York was 36-23 when he last played but is 18-20 since. The move was procedural to open a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Bradley Hanner.

Clarke Schmidt threw an inning of batting practice for the first time since Tommy John surgery in July 2024, reaching 95 mph. The 30-year-old right-hander, who had an internal brace procedure, may return this season as a reliever or opener. Schmidt will throw another BP session in four to five days.

Manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism on Giancarlo Stanton, who is a week into a running progression after a strained right calf sidelined him since April 24. Left-hander Max Fried made his first rehab start Friday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, allowing two runs over three innings with three strikeouts. Shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. went 2-for-3 with a home run in his return from a sprained left hand.