Yankees assess impact of Aaron Judge injury across MLB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge is sidelined due to a rib fracture, raising concerns about the club's performance and trade strategy. With Judge away, Spencer Jones steps up, while opportunities arise for Jasson Domínguez and Giancarlo Stanton upon his return. The Yankees also opted to call up catcher Ali Sánchez after optioning J.C. Escarra, seeking to improve their catching situation. Judge's absence affects not only the Yankees but also the broader MLB, particularly the AL MVP race, which may be wide open. Team officials express cautious optimism about the Yankees' ability to cope without their captain, given their improved roster depth compared to past seasons.
- •Judge injured with a rib fracture, expected back in the second half.
- •Spencer Jones receives more playing time in Judge's absence.
- •Yankees call up catcher Ali Sánchez from Triple-A.
- •Implications for AL MVP race without Judge and Ohtani.
- •Yankees look to enhance offense with players like Domínguez and Stanton.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: The wide-ranging aftershocks of the Aaron Judge injury
- 9:00 AMPinstripe Alley — Yankees news: The wide-ranging aftershocks of the Aaron Judge injury - Pinstripe Alley
"How Judge’s injury impacts rest of MLB; Catcher swap; Opportunities for Jasson, and Jones; Can offense survive sans Judge?
"How Judge’s injury impacts rest of MLB; Catcher swap; Opportunities for Jasson, and Jones; Can offense survive sans Judge?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 9:00 AMYankees news: The wide-ranging aftershocks of the Aaron Judge injury
How Judge’s injury impacts rest of MLB; Catcher swap; Opportunities for Jasson, and Jones; Can offense survive sans Judge?
- Pinstripe AlleyJun 6, 2026, 9:00 AMYankees news: The wide-ranging aftershocks of the Aaron Judge injury - Pinstripe Alley
How Judge’s injury impacts rest of MLB; Catcher swap; Opportunities for Jasson, and Jones; Can offense survive sans Judge?
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