Yankees adjust to Aaron Judge's absence as they lead AL East
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The New York Yankees announced that Aaron Judge will miss 4-6 weeks due to a stress fracture in his right rib. Despite his injury, the Yankees maintain a strong position, holding a 43-27 record and leading the AL East by 1.5 games over Tampa Bay. New York's offense has adapted, showcasing Ben Rice, who is currently top in the majors for slugging percentage, and veteran Cody Bellinger, performing well in Judge's absence. The pitching staff, led by Cam Schlittler, boasts a 3.32 ERA, further bolstering the team's competitive edge as they navigate Judge's sidelining.
- •Aaron Judge out for 4-6 weeks with a rib injury.
- •Yankees lead AL East with a 43-27 record.
- •Ben Rice currently leads Yankees in offensive production.
- •Yankees pitching staff has a 3.32 ERA, second in MLB.
- •Cam Schlittler performing at Cy Young-caliber level.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — The Yankees Are Going to Be Just Fine Without Aaron Judge
"On June 4, the New York Yankees announced that their captain, Aaron Judge, would miss 4–6 weeks due to a stress fracture in the first rib on his right side. It’s the exact news Judge and his squad did not want to hear, and, of course, neither did the pinstripe faithful. While this setback is […] The post The Yankees Are Going to Be Just Fine Without Aaron Judge appeared first on The Lead.
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