Yankees' Aaron Judge shows progress in recovery from rib injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Aaron Judge was seen running and stretching at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, indicating progress in his recovery from a stress fracture in his right rib. The Yankees captain has been sidelined since June 2 and has missed 56 games. Recent MRI results showed enough healing to allow for outside running, but he is still not cleared for hitting or throwing. Judge has expressed confidence in his return later this season, although a full recovery timeline remains uncertain. Another MRI is scheduled for this month to assess his healing further.
- •Judge has missed 56 games due to a fractured rib.
- •He has begun running as part of his rehab activities.
- •No timetable has been set for his return to gameplay.
- •Another MRI is scheduled to evaluate his ongoing recovery.
- •Yankees have 47 games left in the regular season.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Judge finally gets good news in medical update
"Counting Wednesday, Yankees captain Aaron Judge has missed 56 games with a stress fracture in one of his right ribs.
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