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Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Aaron Judge will undergo rib imaging during the All-Star Break with a return still possible this season, while the club pivots toward catcher upgrades and late bullpen help at the trade deadline; top prospect George Lombard Jr. is nearing a Triple-A return and could make his MLB debut later this season, providing an internal option if Judge’s recovery drags.
Aaron Judge publicly criticized the Yankees' lack of focus during a six-game skid, urging players to 'do your job' as defense struggles (eight errors, 15 unearned runs) and the offense slumps in a five-game stretch. With players shuffled by injuries and illnesses, Judge said the team is trying to do too much and stressed trust in teammates behind him; reinforcements like Trent Grisham and Ryan McMahon could arrive later in the week, while his rib-imaging timeline remains unclear.
Tarik Skubal is nearing a return to Detroit’s rotation after a dominant rehab start a month after elbow surgery, while Aaron Judge is out 4-6 weeks with a stress fracture in his right rib cage; the Injury Report also notes Dylan Cease’s return for the Blue Jays and provides updates on other MLB injuries and timelines.
With Aaron Judge sidelined by a rib fracture, the Yankees must remap their outfield around Cody Bellinger in left and Trent Grisham in center, while right field remains a rotation among Caballero, Jones and Schuemann. Domínguez and Stanton’s return adds further variables, but there’s no clear optimal configuration, leaving Boone to weigh defensive fit against offense as he lines up the lineup for the Guardians series.
Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture of his right first rib, marking another major injury absence for the Yankees. Past seasons have seen Judge miss substantial time due to a wrist fracture (2018), an oblique strain (2019), and a toe sprain (2023). Managers say he’s expected back this year, but there will be no new imaging for about a month, effectively guaranteeing at least a quarter of the season out as the team navigates life without its star.
The Yankees demote backup catcher J.C. Escarra and promote Ali Sánchez, providing a right-handed catching option while Aaron Judge recovers from a rib fracture. The move comes as Judge’s absence prompts lineup adjustments and could influence late-season decisions and trade-deadline plans, with players like Spencer Jones, Jasson Domínguez, and Giancarlo Stanton likely to take on bigger roles.
The New York Yankees placed Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list with a stress fracture in his first rib and recalled Spencer Jones from Triple-A; Judge will be shut down 4-6 weeks with follow-up imaging to determine return, noting that timetables are “made up.” Jones, who will start in right field vs. the Red Sox, is replacing Judge as the Yankees cope with injuries to their lineup. Judge is batting .248/.375/.533 with 17 homers this season, while Jones has slashed .269/.378/.571 with 13 homers in 43 Triple-A games; Giancarlo Stanton remains out with a calf strain, leaving New York thin as they kick off a series in Boston.
Aaron Judge has a stress fracture in his upper-right rib and will miss about 4-6 weeks, with a likely return in August after rest and minor-league rehab. The Yankees have Spencer Jones and Jasson Domínguez as in-house options, may use Jose Caballero/Max Schuemann against specific right- or left-handed hitters, and could explore veterans or the waiver/trade market for a right-handed outfielder. The injury dampens New York’s chances to win the AL East but they should still contend for a playoff spot thanks to strong pitching; milestones like 400 homers and a potential 70-WAR career mark are likely on hold for now.
The Yankees announced Aaron Judge has a stress fracture in the first rib of his right side and will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks, with an expected return this season. He had previously been diagnosed with an upper-right rib bone bruise and has slumped since May 17. In his absence, Spencer Jones is likely to fill right field, while Jasson Domínguez begins a rehab assignment and could reclaim an outfield spot alongside Cody Bellinger, potentially reshuffling the defense as the team navigates without its star.
Aaron Judge was diagnosed with a rib stress fracture on his right side and will be reevaluated in 4–6 weeks. The Yankees expect him back before season’s end, likely in August, and he’ll be placed on the injured list (starting with a 10-day IL and possibly moving to 60 days). Tests were conducted to rule out thoracic outlet syndrome, and the injury follows a year when Judge battled through a May slump. The club will need depth as he undergoes rehab and returns to baseball activity later in the season.
Aaron Judge’s rib injury may be more serious than initially stated, as he has undergone MRI and CT scans and was referred to a Dallas vascular/thoracic specialist. Swelling is complicating the diagnosis, and a potential thoracic outlet syndrome could sideline him for the season. The Yankees, currently a half-game behind the Rays in the AL East, hinge on Judge’s production (.248/.375/.533 with 17 HR and 38 RBI) as Ben Rice has stepped up; with Judge not on the injured list yet, the team faces a critical decision and awaits further expert guidance that could reshape their 2026 outlook.
Aaron Judge’s injury is under further imaging after evolving from shoulder discomfort to rib-related concerns, with fears that a significant rib or chest injury could sideline him for 3–4 months and effectively end his 2026 season, impacting the Yankees’ push in the AL East.
Aaron Judge remains out as imaging and a specialist review on a rib-area bone bruise delay a diagnosis, forcing the Yankees to rotate José Caballero and rely on Ben Rice while Boone awaits news on whether Judge will miss time, hoping to avoid an IL stint and cope with a recent slump.
Aaron Judge heads to a team specialist for a rib-cage bone bruise that’s caused shoulder pain; Gleyber Torres returns from an oblique injury with a leadoff homer as Detroit tops the Rays; Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison dominates again with 12 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, building a potent pairing with Jacob Misiorowski and approaching a sub-2.00 ERA.
Aaron Judge's absence due to a rib-cage bone bruise forces the Yankees to lean on the rest of the roster as they try to win without their captain; Judge had played 108 consecutive games before this miss, and his unavailability contributed to a 9-4 loss to the Guardians, highlighting the challenge of maintaining success without him.