Aaron Judge’s injury a blow to Yankees — but things could be much worse
Aaron Judge's injury has been confirmed as a stress fracture on the right side of his ribs. The New York Yankees expect him to return at some point this season, but the timeline remains uncertain. After consultations with specialists, Judge will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.
- ▪Aaron Judge has a stress fracture on the right side of his ribs.
- ▪The Yankees expect him to return at some point this season.
- ▪Judge will be re-imaged in four to six weeks for further evaluation.
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New York Yankees Jon Heyman Aaron Judge’s injury a blow to Yankees — but things could be much worse By Jon Heyman Published June 5, 2026, 12:25 a.m. ET New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a walk off two-run home run to end the game in the 9th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Bronx, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The brief, late-night message from the Yankees regarding superstar Aaron Judge’s condition wasn’t the worst possible news. But it very close to the worst.
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