Aaron Judge sidelined by shoulder injury, sees specialist Wednesday
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Aaron Judge missed the Yankees' game against the Guardians due to soreness in his right shoulder, later diagnosed as a bone bruise in his upper right rib cage. Judge, who has had reduced performance metrics recently, is considered day to day but will consult with a specialist on Wednesday. His absence marks the first game he has missed this season. Meanwhile, Shane Baz of the Orioles is emerging as a waiver-wire target after a strong outing against the Red Sox, striking out six over seven innings.
- •Judge confirmed to have a bone bruise, first missed game of the season.
- •Manager Aaron Boone believes Judge is day to day with injury concerns.
- •Shane Baz struck out six over seven innings against the Red Sox.
- •Baz has shown improved performance in recent starts with 25 strikeouts across 27 innings.
- •Dustin May continues to perform well, maintaining a 3.19 ERA over his last 10 starts.
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"Plus, Shane Baz's recent adjustments and improved results hint at renewed value
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