Yankees face crucial stretch without Aaron Judge due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The New York Yankees announced that Aaron Judge will miss at least six weeks due to a stress fracture in his rib. The injury, which has raised concerns about the team's management of his health, comes after Judge displayed noticeable declines in performance over recent weeks. Critics argue that the Yankees should have acted sooner to rest him, potentially avoiding the worsening of his condition. Now, the team must navigate an essential period without their captain and star player.
- •Aaron Judge is expected to miss at least six weeks due to injury.
- •His performance had declined prior to the diagnosis.
- •Criticism surrounds the Yankees' handling of his health.
- •The injury affects the team's chances in the critical season stretch.
- •The Yankees face challenges as they adjust to life without their captain.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees, Aaron Boone handled Aaron Judge situation horribly
"The New York Yankees received devastating news when it was revealed that Aaron Judge is expected to miss at least six weeks with a stress fracture in his rib. Losing one of the best players in MLB is a massive…
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