Aaron Judge sidelined with shoulder injury, impacting Yankees' MVP chances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Aaron Judge is out of the Yankees' lineup due to a bone bruise in his right shoulder, as confirmed by imaging results. He was already experiencing soreness prior to missing the games against the Cleveland Guardians and the Oakland Athletics. While his overall stats this season remain strong, the injury could affect his chances of winning an MVP award for a third consecutive year. The Yankees will need to adapt without Judge, who has been a crucial part of their lineup.
- •Judge has been dealing with shoulder soreness for weeks.
- •He missed recent games against the A's and Guardians.
- •Stats show Judge slashing.248/.375/.533 this season.
- •Debate on MVP standings may shift with Judge's absence.
- •Yankees face uncertain future without their star player.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge’s Injury Could Change the Rest of His Career For the Worst
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge’s Injury Threatens to Derail Yankee’s MVP Streak
"Aaron Judge is out for the Yankees due to shoulder pain, and a new update might point to the MVP never being the same again.
"Aaron Judge's stats suffered as he played through a sore shoulder; his time off could potentially cost him an MVP award.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 1:05 AMAaron Judge’s Injury Could Change the Rest of His Career For the Worst
Aaron Judge is out for the Yankees due to shoulder pain, and a new update might point to the MVP never being the same again.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 1:54 AMAaron Judge’s Injury Threatens to Derail Yankee’s MVP Streak
Aaron Judge's stats suffered as he played through a sore shoulder; his time off could potentially cost him an MVP award.
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