Aaron Judge out through at least the All-Star break with rib injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The New York Yankees announced on June 4 that Aaron Judge has a stress fracture in his right rib and will be sidelined until at least the All-Star break. Following significant testing after his last game on May 31, the Yankees have stated that Judge needs a period of rest and limited activity. He will be evaluated again in four to six weeks, with the potential for surgery pending further assessment. Judge, a three-time American League MVP, has 17 home runs this season and was part of a Yankees team that lost two of three games to the Cleveland Guardians shortly after his injury announcement. The Yankees are currently half a game behind Tampa Bay in the AL East.
- •Aaron Judge diagnosed with stress fracture of the first rib.
- •Yankees expect Judge to miss substantial time, reexamining in four to six weeks.
- •Judge has 17 home runs this season but is off last year's pacing.
- •Yankees lost two of three games to the Guardians without Judge.
- •New York currently 37-25, half a game behind in AL East.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge injury update: Latest on Yankees star and who will replace him
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge injury update: Yankees MVP set to miss significant time
"Two-time reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge won't be re-evaluated until July at the earliest. Here's a look at the latest roster moves by the Yankees.
"Aaron Judge will be out through at least the All-Star break, the Yankees announce on June 4. Here's why.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 8:02 PMAaron Judge injury update: Latest on Yankees star and who will replace him
Two-time reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge won't be re-evaluated until July at the earliest. Here's a look at the latest roster moves by the Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:19 AMAaron Judge injury update: Yankees MVP set to miss significant time
Aaron Judge will be out through at least the All-Star break, the Yankees announce on June 4. Here's why.
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