GM Brian Cashman spoke with Bryan Hoch of MLB.com to attempt to clear up any confusion. Per Hoch, the Yankees “truncated the rehab” of Judge’s injury. He also added that Judge is still in the process of “walking that tightrope of when to throw the thunderbolt and when to play it safe.

After Aaron Judge’s 362nd career home run on Friday, only Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Lou Gehrig have more for the Yankees.

Cody Bellinger doubles (25) on a fly ball to left fielder Jarren Duran. Aaron Judge scores.

Since an embarrassing 12-1 loss at home to the rival Boston Red Sox on Aug. 23, the Yanks have surged, going 13-5 to keep themselves within striking distance of the Toronto Blue Jays (85-62) in the AL East.