Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will return to action Tuesday against the Rangers, manager Aaron Boone said after his team lost its fourth straight game Monday.

August 5 - Two-time American League MVP Aaron Judge could make his return to the New York Yankees' lineup on Tuesday.

The New York Yankees have signed right-hander Kenta Maeda to a minor league deal. The 37-year-old Maeda had been pitching for Triple-A Iowa, the top minor league affiliate for the Chicago Cubs, but he was released on Saturday.

The New York Yankees are reportedly discussing a "possible deal" with right-handed starting pitcher Kenta Maeda, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The New York Yankees face the Texas Rangers in the opener of a 3-game set at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Monday.

Yankees: Max Fried (12-4, 2.62 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 125 strikeouts); Rangers: Patrick Corbin (6-7, 3.78 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 93 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -156, Rangers +131; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the New York Yankees aiming to extend a six-game home winning streak.