Yankees manager confident Aaron Judge will return this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about Aaron Judge's potential return in 2026 following a stress fracture of the first rib. Judge has not played since May 31, and while no specific timeline has been set for his recovery, Boone noted strong confidence from both team doctors and Judge himself. Boone emphasized the importance of not rushing the timeline while remaining hopeful that Judge will be fully healthy upon his return.
- •Aaron Judge is recovering from a stress fracture on his right side.
- •He last played on May 31.
- •Boone is confident Judge will return this season.
- •No specific timeline for Judge's return has been established.
- •Boone cites strong confidence from team doctors regarding Judge's health.
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Provide Best Aaron Judge Injury Update Yet
"The New York Yankees superstar should be back in 2026.
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