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Michael Kay retracted a claim that Anthony Volpe wouldn’t move to second base, saying there’s absolutely no truth to the rumor after further checking; the chatter had arisen from unspecified sources amid Volpe’s defensive struggles and shoulder surgery, with questions about who initially fed Kay the information and why the team considered a position switch for the young shortstop.
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe vehemently denies reports that he refused a second-base assignment at Triple-A, saying he would do anything to help the team and defending his character. He notes the organization never pressed him about switching positions until late May, and that manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman have backed him, adding that Caballero’s IL return reshaped plans and Volpe had been focused on shortstop while continuing to be versatile when needed.
Gerrit Cole, back from Tommy John surgery, stubbornly stayed in after a lengthy rain delay despite Boone’s plans, delivering five innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts to spark a 5-2 win over Minnesota. With Aaron Judge sidelined and Carlos Rodón on the IL, the Yankees leaned on Cole’s grit and a sharpened pitching effort to snap a rough stretch and keep New York’s momentum alive.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was ejected after slamming his helmet while arguing a checked-swing strike call in the Yankees’ 5-4, 10-inning loss to the Red Sox at Fenway; he was replaced by Anthony Volpe as New York tied the game in the ninth before dropping the eventual decision in the 10th, continuing a rough season for Chisholm.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. returned to the Yankees after a foul ball struck his groin, calling the pain 'a million,' and reaffirmed that he will not wear a protective cup, noting he has never worn one in the minors or majors and trusts his defense.
The Yankees are unlikely to land Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline as their priorities are catcher and bullpen, with Detroit considering Yankees prospects (notably George Lombard Jr. and reliever Carlos Lagrange); a Lombard-for-a-rental deal is deemed a 'no chance,' and the Yankees' catchers are hitting only .184 with a .548 OPS.
Stanton tweaked his calf while running the bases, extending a calf strain that has kept him out since late April and potentially delaying his return; Boone indicated imaging could be needed after this setback. With Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham sidelined, the Yankees are leaning on depth and young outfielders like Jasson Dominguez (who homered in his return) and Spencer Jones while Stanton heals.
Former Yankees closer Joba Chamberlain surprised the Savannah Bananas in Nebraska, pitching in the fourth inning to honor his late father, Harlan Chamberlain, in a moment that drew fans and highlighted his family’s influence on his baseball journey.
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.
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 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.
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’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 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 was sidelined with a bone bruise near his right shoulder after soreness worsened, with imaging performed and a doctor visit scheduled to determine if the injury is day-to-day or longer; the development adds to the Yankees' concerns as outfielder Jasson Domínguez also recovers from a left shoulder sprain and may begin rehab.