Yankees receive mixed update on Aaron Judge's rib injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The New York Yankees received a mixed update on Aaron Judge's rib injury. Judge expressed some progress in his recovery but noted he is not fully healed. Imaging results have shown healing, yet he cannot resume baseball activities. Manager Aaron Boone is optimistic about Judge's return this season, though a specific timeline remains unclear. Judge awaits further evaluation from doctors to clarify his status.
- •Judge reports progress but is still not fully healed.
- •Imaging shows healing, but he cannot resume activities.
- •Boone expects Judge back this season, timeline unclear.
- •Judge awaits another doctor visit for further evaluation.
- •Yankees may adjust trade plans based on Judge's availability.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees get Aaron Judge injury update that's a mixed bag of good and bad news
"This isn't the worst update, but it's still not ideal for the Yankees on Judge.
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