Live updates as Aaron Judge returns to Yankees tonight vs Rockies

NEW YORK – The first rule of Aaron Judge‘s return is about building him back smartly, with 19 regular season games remaining.

Judge won’t play the entire game Tuesday night against the Rockies, “even though he wants to,” said Yankees manager Aaron Boone earlier Tuesday.

Batting third and playing right field, Judge is in the lineup for the first time since May 31, due to a first right rib fracture.

“I think it’s good that we’re getting back when we are, so we can build him up properly,” said Boone. “Hopefully, (we’ll) get him clicking as soon as possible.”

It’s also a Cam Schlittler night, with the Rockies countering with fellow right-hander Gabriel Hughes.

Follow here for live coverage of Rockies-Yankees on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium…