Aaron Judge out for entire Red Sox series with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Aaron Judge will miss the entire series against the Boston Red Sox, starting Friday, due to a stress fracture in his right rib. The New York Yankees captain has already skipped several games while seeking multiple medical opinions. Initial fears of a long absence were somewhat alleviated, as reports suggest he could return by late August. Judge will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, leaving Yankees fans hoping for a quicker recovery.
- •Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right rib.
- •He will miss the series against the Red Sox in New York and Boston.
- •Judge could return as soon as late August if recovery goes well.
- •He has 34 home runs and 74 RBI in 120 games against Boston.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge Will Not Play vs. Red Sox Friday, Lengthy Injury Diagnosis
"Aaron Judge will miss a large chunk of the Yankees' season.
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