Aaron Judge sidelined with rib cage injury against Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Aaron Judge is not in the New York Yankees' starting lineup for their game against the Cleveland Guardians on June 3, 2026, due to a bone bruise in his right rib cage. Yankees manager Aaron Boone reported that the injury also affects Judge's shoulder during swings. Judge is considered day to day, but the possibility of a stint on the injured list is not ruled out. He has struggled at the plate recently, with only one home run and 19 strikeouts in his last 68 at-bats. Judge is expected to visit a specialist for further evaluation of his injury.
- •Aaron Judge misses second consecutive game on June 3, 2026.
- •He has a bone bruise in his right rib cage affecting his shoulder.
- •Yankees consider him day to day, with a possible IL stint.
- •Judge's recent batting performance has been subpar, with one home run in 68 at-bats.
- •A specialist visit is planned for further assessment of the injury.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge injury update is concerning for Yankees amid Guardians series
"Judge is dealing with a bone bruise in his rib cage.
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