If that goes as anticipated, Judge would be "in a position to be activated Tuesday or Wednesday'' at Texas, during a three-game set against the Rangers, said Boone.

Eligible to be activated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Judge is currently in a 10-day, no-throwing period and he's likely to initially serve as a designated hitter exclusively upon his return.

The timeline for Judge's exclusive DH period is uncertain, and it directly impacts Giancarlo Stanton.

Despite Stanton's stated willingness to resume playing right field on a limited basis, it remains to be seen if the Stanks would actually go that route.