Yankees learn Aaron Judge has bone bruise in shoulder

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:34 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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The New York Yankees disclosed on June 2 that Aaron Judge has a bone bruise in his right shoulder. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the injury, which has developed over time and was aggravated during a recent series against the A's. Judge will not play in the Yankees’ series opener against the Cleveland Guardians and is currently considered day-to-day. Despite the injury, Judge has been performing at a high level this season, hitting 17 home runs and driving in 38 RBIs as of the end of May. The team is monitoring his recovery closely, and further updates are anticipated.

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  • Aaron Judge has a bone bruise in his shoulder.
  • He is day-to-day and not in the lineup against the Guardians.
  • Judge hit 17 home runs and 38 RBIs through May.
  • The injury worsened during the series against the A's.
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The New York Yankees knew Aaron Judge’s right shoulder was bothering him for some time. On June 2, they learned why. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the three-time American League MVP has a bone bruise in his shoulder, an…

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