Yankees' Aaron Judge placed on injured list with rib stress fracture

Aaron Judge has been placed on the injured list after a diagnosis of a stress fracture of his first right rib. The Yankees captain reported that the injury stemmed from a dive made on April 26. Judge anticipates a recovery period of four to six weeks before reevaluation. Manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete in Judge's absence, emphasizing the need for other players to step up. Jasson Dominguez and Giancarlo Stanton are among those working toward returns from injuries, with Dominguez beginning a rehab assignment.

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