Aaron Judge needs ‘more high-power’ tests on bone bruise as he avoids IL for now
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is undergoing additional tests for a bone bruise near his right rib cage. The team is awaiting a clearer diagnosis to determine the timeline for his return. Meanwhile, the Yankees are adjusting their lineup as Judge remains off the injured list for now.
- ▪Aaron Judge is experiencing a bone bruise that is affecting his swing.
- ▪He has been out of the lineup for two consecutive games as the Yankees face the Guardians.
- ▪The Yankees are awaiting more specific tests to clarify Judge's injury status.
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MLB New York Yankees Aaron Judge needs ‘more high-power’ tests on bone bruise as he avoids IL for now By Andrew Crane Published June 4, 2026, 12:11 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google With so much uncertainty swirling about the status of Aaron Judge, the bone bruise near his right rib cage that’s impacting his swing and how much time the Yankees’ superstar could miss, the only thing that’d become certain by the end of Wednesday night was that the waiting game continued into Thursday. Judge, who was out of the lineup for a second consecutive game during the Yankees’ 5-4 loss to the Guardians, saw a specialist Wednesday who confirmed what the Yankees had seen to this point with his injury, manager Aaron Boone said.
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