Judge’s Return Hangs in the Balance as Rib Injury Heals Slowly
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Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a rib injury; latest imaging shows slow healing and no clear path to rejoining the Yankees this season. Even if he’s cleared to swing again, he’ll need time to ramp up and rehab, making a late-season return unlikely and prompting questions about 2027, leaving the Yankees to consider midseason roster adjustments to offset the absence.
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