Aaron Judge discusses playing through rib injury amid Yankees struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Aaron Judge addressed the media in New York following his placement on the 10-day injured list due to a stress fracture in his right rib. Judge revealed he had been dealing with discomfort for weeks before the pain intensified in Sacramento. Despite this, he felt compelled to play, citing injuries to other team stars. The Yankees confirm he will be sidelined for at least four to six weeks as they aim for their first championship since 2009.
- •Judge reveals he had been struggling with pain for weeks before injury worsened.
- •Yankees captain felt pressure to play due to injuries among teammates.
- •Judge's current performance has declined, hitting.160 over his last 16 games.
- •He is expected to be out for four to six weeks as he recovers.
- •Yankees aim to contend for the championship while missing their best player.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge's injury explanation has Yankees fans asking the same question
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Judge defends playing through rib injury: ‘That’s what they’re paying me to do’
"NEW YORK — Aaron Judge wouldn’t change a thing. The Yankees’ captain, placed on the 10-day injured list with a stress fracture of his first right rib, spoke to reporters on Friday for the first time since the team revealed he was dealing with an injury scare on Tuesday. That revelation included the fact that Judge had been playing through nagging discomfort for weeks before his pain worsened ...
"Aaron Judge revealed he played through a stress fracture in his rib for more than a month before landing on the injured list, leaving Yankees fans questioning the decision.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:07 PMAaron Judge's injury explanation has Yankees fans asking the same question
Aaron Judge revealed he played through a stress fracture in his rib for more than a month before landing on the injured list, leaving Yankees fans questioning the decision.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 11:16 PMYankees’ Aaron Judge defends playing through rib injury: ‘That’s what they’re paying me to do’
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge wouldn’t change a thing. The Yankees’ captain, placed on the 10-day injured list with a stress fracture of his first right rib, spoke to reporters on Friday for the first time since the team revealed he was dealing with an injury scare on Tuesday. That revelation included the fact that Judge had been playing through nagging discomfort for weeks before his pain worsened ...
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