Though the slugger has been taking part in a throwing program, it hasn't yet included throwing to bases. Judge seems to be close to advancing to that step, which would move him closer to being able to return to defensive work during games.

It’s still not clear when New York Yankees star Aaron Judge will make his return to the outfield, but he took a significant step in that direction on Sunday. Judge threw to bases at Yankee Stadium for the first time since he went down with a flexor strain in his right arm earlier this month.