Yankees OF Judge homers in simulated game

New York Yankees executives gathered Tuesday morning to observe outfielder Aaron Judge in a simulated game.

Judge landed a home run into the opposite-field seats in his second such controlled workout in as many days. Manager Aaron Boone said it was increasingly likely Judge, activated Friday from the disabled list, would be ready to be in the starting lineup this week.

With the threat of rain moving the Yankees' home game against the Boston Red Sox from a 1:05 p.m. ET to 7:05 p.m. start, minor league right-handed pitcher Adonis Rosa took to the mound at Yankee Stadium to face Judge.

Boone, general manager Brian Cashman, hitting coach Marcus Thames and special adviser Reggie Jackson were among those who showed up to watch Rosa pitch to the All-Star outfielder.

Rosa threw two sessions. In that time, Judge also put three other balls in play but swung and missed at several pitches, according to MLB.com.

A judge has been out since he was hit by a pitch on July 26 and suffered a broken right wrist. He was activated off the disabled list last week to play defense but wasn't cleared to bat.