Aaron Judge placed on IL with stress fracture in ribs

Aaron Judge of the Yankees was placed on the injured list due to a stress fracture in his ribs. His absence, expected to last 4-6 weeks, poses a challenge for both the team and fantasy baseball managers. As Judge's return around the All-Star break is uncertain, several replacement hitters are being considered, including Luke Raley and Carson Benge. The depth of available hitters offers managers some viable options to compensate for Judge's loss.

• 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Replacement options for the irreplaceable Aaron Judge after slugger goes on IL