Yankees' Aaron Judge provides injury update on status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees' star outfielder, reported progress in his recovery from a rib injury after being sidelined since May 31. Judge stated that while some healing has occurred, he is not yet fully healed and is awaiting further evaluation from a doctor. He expressed optimism about returning this season despite the lack of a timeline. The Yankees currently sit second in the American League East, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by 2.5 games while the Boston Red Sox are closely behind.
- •Aaron Judge has been out since May 31 due to a rib injury.
- •He reports some healing but is not fully recovered.
- •Judge is waiting for further medical evaluation.
- •Yankees are 2.5 games behind the Rays in the AL East.
- •Boston Red Sox trail the Yankees by 5.5 games.
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