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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.

He was not exactly letting it rip, though he said earlier this week he expects there to come a time when he will be able to do that this season.

Aaron Judge throws a ball in the outfield earlier this month. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Aaron Judge reacts after hitting a double against the Red Sox on

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