Judge to Join Yankees on West Coast Trip; Lombard Injury Update

Aaron Judge will travel with the Yankees on their West Coast road trip to increase his activity level. Infielder Lombard avoided major damage but may still land on the injured list, while pitcher Gil will be part of a September bullpen tryout.

Judge will accompany the club on its upcoming West Coast swing, a sign that his rehabilitation is progressing as he looks to ramp up his on-field workload. The reigning MVP has been sidelined, and the trip represents a measured step toward a potential return before the regular season concludes.

Lombard escaped serious injury, though the team is still weighing whether a stint on the injured list is necessary. Meanwhile, Gil will audition for a bullpen role in September, giving the coaching staff a chance to evaluate his fit in a relief capacity during the final stretch of the season.