Aaron Boone called it a good step, but Judge remains without a potential timeline for a return to the outfield as the team continues taking the cautious approach.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/yankees as Yankees’ Aaron Judge Takes Next Step in Recovery. New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is now throwing to bases for the first time since he was injured, per Greg Joyce of the New York Post.

Nearly five hours before first pitch Sunday, Aaron Judge took an important step in his return to the field. The Yankees captain threw from right field to second base for the first time, viewed as a key and possibly last step in his throwing progression as he comes back from a flexor strain.