Yankees' Aaron Judge out with stress fracture; Spencer Jones targeted as replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his ribs and is expected to miss significant time. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks. In his absence, fantasy baseball owners are considering several waiver wire options, including Yankees prospect Spencer Jones, who is seen as a potential long-term replacement. Other candidates include Luke Raley of the Seattle Mariners and Carson Benge from the New York Mets, each contributing positively in their recent outings.
- •Aaron Judge is expected to be out until at least August.
- •Spencer Jones may fill Judge's role, despite inexperience.
- •Luke Raley has 13 home runs this season for Seattle.
- •Carson Benge has shown improvement with the Mets recently.
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets To Replace Aaron Judge: Is Spencer Jones The Answer?
"These are the top players available on your waiver wire, who could help you replace an injured Aaron Judge in your fantasy baseball lineup.
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