Aaron Judge returns to save struggling Yankees

In the United States, Aaron Judge has recently rejoined his team, the New York Yankees, after recovering from a right elbow flexor strain that he sustained earlier this season. His injury led to a stint on the injured list effective July 27, but tests confirmed there was no torn ulnar collateral ligament, allowing him to return to play sooner. The Yankees had been in a downward spiral, losing four straight games at the time of his activation. Managerial hopes are high that his return as a designated hitter will inject the necessary energy into the struggling team as they aim to break out of their losing streak and improve their standings in the American League East division. Judge's individual performance prior to his injury had validated his strong candidacy for the MVP award, demonstrated by his impressive stats including a .342 batting average, 37 home runs, and 85 RBIs over 103 games. As such, the Yankees are counting on his batting prowess as they navigate the demands of the remaining regular season games. In addition, Judge's absence had also coincided with a decline in the Yankees' performance, going from first place in the American League East to third, an indication of just how much the team needs his impact. With Judge back in the lineup, the Yankees are set to face the Texas Rangers, and the expectations are that he will help the team regain momentum and aim for a better position in the standings as the playoffs approach.