2026 Injury Report: Updates on Judge, Freeman, Greene

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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Judge, Freeman, Greene

Originally posted on New Baseball Media | Last updated Aug 6, 2026 2:08 AM ET

It’s been months since Aaron Judge was last on a baseball field. But there’s light at the end of the tunnel, as Aaron Judge was cleared to take a small yet pivotal step. The Dodgers, meanwhile, had to endure a scare, as Freddie Freeman left early due to a hand injury.

Judge cleared for some activity

The Yankees delivered some positive news, as manager Aaron Boone indicated that Aaron Judge has been cleared to participate in light activities. The club is also confident that Judge will return this season.

Judge has been on the injured list since early June.

Freeman leaves early

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman departed versus the Cubs after he was hit on the hand. It happened after a pitch that ran in on him, one he did foul off.

Manager Dave Roberts noted after the game that X-rays came back negative.

IL moves

One month after he was activated off the injured list, Hunter Greene returned to the injured list on August 5. This time, it’s due to right elbow soreness.

Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage was placed on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation. This came one day after he was removed early during his start against the Astros.

Angels reliever Sam Bachman was placed on the 15-day IL with right forearm radial nerve inflammation.

Patrick Corbin was transferred to the 60-day IL.

Rehab assignments

The Cubs had a trio of pitchers on rehab assignments with Triple-A Iowa. Hoby Milner struck out two over one inning, while closer Daniel Palencia struck out one but allowed two walks and one hit over 0.2 IP. Palencia averaged 99 MPH and topped out at 100 MPH.

Edward Cabrera started the game for Iowa and struck out eight over four innings (55 pitches). Cabrera averaged 97 MPH and topped out at 99 MPH.

Nick Lodolo tossed 65 pitches over 4.1 IP for Triple-A Louisville. Lodolo allowed five hits and walked two. He averaged 93 MPH and topped out at 94 MPH.

Mets reliever Austin Warren struck out two over one inning for Triple-A Syracuse. However, he allowed three hits and two earned runs.