Gerrit Cole shows how much Yankees hope Aaron Judge can return after All-Star break

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It’s "Hope Week" for the New York Yankees, and there are ample amounts of hope going on in the clubhouse that their MVP, Aaron Judge, will be back on the field this season. 

Gerrit Cole is praying it happens soon. 

The Yankees’ "Hope Week" initiative, which is in its 14th year of highlighting different individuals, families and organizations worth of recognition and support, began on the TODAY Show Monday morning with Judge, Cole and manager Aaron Boone being interviewed about the event kicking off ahead of their series opener with the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. 

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New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) catches a fly ball by Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (28) in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium.  (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

The interview shifted to Judge’s health and how he’s feeling of late following the torn ligament he suffered in his toe after making an incredible catch at Dodger Stadium. He’s been out since June 3.

"Hopefully soon. We’ll see," Judge said when asked when he will be returning to the team. "We got the All-Star Game coming up here, so hopefully that will buy me a couple days and we’ll be back there soon." 

When co-host Craig Melvin said he’s hearing Judge will be returning shortly after the All-Star break next week, it prompted Cole, who is enjoying a solid season again in pinstripes with a 2.79 ERA with 118 strikeouts in 109.2 innings, to make praying hands. 

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Cole speaks for the entire organization and its fan base