Aaron Judge diagnosed with bone bruise, Yankees await further updates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Yankees captain Aaron Judge was diagnosed with a bone bruise near his right shoulder, manager Aaron Boone announced. Judge, the reigning AL MVP, reported soreness that has been troubling him for weeks, potentially stemming from a diving play. Boone indicated that Judge's swinging is more affected than his throwing. The team is hopeful that the injury is not serious and will have more clarity after Judge undergoes further examination by team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad. In Judge's absence, Jose Caballero started in right field for the Yankees' game against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
- •Aaron Judge diagnosed with a bone bruise near his right shoulder.
- •Judge's soreness has affected his swinging for several weeks.
- •Manager Aaron Boone expressed hope for a favorable prognosis.
- •Jose Caballero started in Judge's place against the Guardians.
- •Further evaluation of Judge's injury is expected soon.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — How long is Aaron Judge out? Latest news on Yankees superstar sidelined with 'bone bruise'
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — How long will Aaron Judge be out? Yankees give update on captain
"On Tuesday, Yankees captain Aaron Judge, the reigning AL MVP, was diagnosed with a bone bruise near his right shoulder, per manager Aaron Boone.
"The Yankees star has been very durable so far this year, but he'll miss at least a little time with a bone bruise in his ribs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:29 PMHow long is Aaron Judge out? Latest news on Yankees superstar sidelined with 'bone bruise'
The Yankees star has been very durable so far this year, but he'll miss at least a little time with a bone bruise in his ribs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:41 PMHow long will Aaron Judge be out? Yankees give update on captain
On Tuesday, Yankees captain Aaron Judge, the reigning AL MVP, was diagnosed with a bone bruise near his right shoulder, per manager Aaron Boone.
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