Yankees' Aaron Judge placed on injured list with rib stress fracture
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
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.
- •Judge's injury occurred during a game in Houston on April 26.
- •He will be sidelined for four to six weeks for rehabilitation.
- •Yankees GM Brian Cashman stated the team has enough depth to cope.
- •Jasson Dominguez started a rehab assignment in Triple A.
- •Giancarlo Stanton could return in two to three weeks.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — How Yankees plan to 'weather the storm' with Aaron Judge on the IL
"Aaron Judge was placed on the injured list due to a stress fracture of his first right rib. The Yankees are hoping to keep their winning ways.
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