Aaron Judge's recovery status affects Yankees' trade deadline strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Aaron Judge, captain of the New York Yankees, remains sidelined due to a stress fracture in his rib. Since June 1, the Yankees have struggled offensively, ranking 26th in runs scored without Judge. Though he has shown some healing, he has not been cleared for baseball activities, putting pressure on the Yankees as the trade deadline approaches. They may need to pursue player acquisitions to bolster the lineup, especially with Judge’s uncertain return timeline.
- •Aaron Judge has been out since June 1 due to a rib injury.
- •Yankees rank 26th in MLB runs scored during Judge's absence.
- •Judge reports some healing but is not cleared for activities.
- •Yankees may seek to acquire new players before the trade deadline.
- •With two months left, time is running out for Judge's return.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge’s injury changes the trade deadline in the American League
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