Yankees remain optimistic about Aaron Judge's return from rib injury
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:36 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed optimism regarding Aaron Judge's potential return this season after a rib injury that has sidelined him since May 31. Cashman indicated that another round of imaging will clarify Judge's timeline, highlighting a 'pretty high likelihood' he could return. Judge has had a challenging recovery after imaging during the All-Star break showed progress but insufficient readiness for baseball activities. The Yankees, struggling offensively in Judge's absence, added two players before the trade deadline to bolster their lineup. Additionally, pitcher Carlos Rodón is progressing in his recovery, with a rehab assignment possible soon.
- •Judge has been out since May 31 with a right rib stress fracture.
- •The Yankees average 3.9 runs per game without Judge, down from 5.2 with him.
- •Cashman says imaging will provide further clarity on Judge's return timeline.
- •Carlos Rodón felt good after a live bullpen session and may begin rehab soon.
- •Yankees acquired Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos to strengthen their lineup.
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees star Aaron Judge cleared for light activity and says he will return from injury this season
- 11:49 PMCBS MLB — Yankees star Aaron Judge cleared for 'light' physical activity, says he'll be back this season
- 11:33 PMESPN — Judge reexamined, says 'I'll be back this season'
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees GM Brian Cashman 'optimistic' that Aaron Judge returns this season, but acknowledges that he might not
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees ‘still very optimistic’ Aaron Judge will return this season, Brian Cashman says
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees ‘still very optimistic’ Aaron Judge (rib) will return this season, Brian Cashman says
"NEW YORK — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed optimism that Aaron Judge will return from his rib injury this season, calling it a “pretty high likelihood.” But Cashman wouldn’t rule anything out, saying the Yankees would gain more clarity on Judge’s timeline once the star right fielder undergoes another round of re-imaging. “I think that question is a fair question on ...
"Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed optimism that Aaron Judge will return from his rib injury this season, calling it a “pretty high likelihood.” But Cashman wouldn’t rule anything out, saying the Yankees would gain more clarity on Judge’s timeline once the star right fielder undergoes another round of re-imaging. “I think that question is a fair question on anybody’s side,” ...
"Yankees star Aaron Judge, who has not played in a game since May 31, was cleared for "light activity" after he had his fractured rib re-imaged Tuesday and remains confident he will return to play this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:36 AMYankees star Aaron Judge cleared for light activity and says he will return from injury this season
It will still be a while before Judge is back in the lineup. He must first advance to taking swings, and it remains unclear when that could occur.
- CBS MLBAug 5, 2026, 11:49 PMYankees star Aaron Judge cleared for 'light' physical activity, says he'll be back this season
Judge, the three-time AL MVP, hasn't played since May 31
- ESPNAug 5, 2026, 11:33 PMJudge reexamined, says 'I'll be back this season'
Yankees star Aaron Judge, who has not played in a game since May 31, was cleared for "light activity" after he had his fractured rib re-imaged Tuesday and remains confident he will return to play this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:07 AMYankees GM Brian Cashman 'optimistic' that Aaron Judge returns this season, but acknowledges that he might not
Judge has missed more than two months due to a stress fracture in his upper-right rib.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:46 AMYankees ‘still very optimistic’ Aaron Judge will return this season, Brian Cashman says
NEW YORK — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed optimism that Aaron Judge will return from his rib injury this season, calling it a “pretty high likelihood.” But Cashman wouldn’t rule anything out, saying the Yankees would gain more clarity on Judge’s timeline once the star right fielder undergoes another round of re-imaging. “I think that question is a fair question on ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:48 AMYankees ‘still very optimistic’ Aaron Judge (rib) will return this season, Brian Cashman says
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed optimism that Aaron Judge will return from his rib injury this season, calling it a “pretty high likelihood.” But Cashman wouldn’t rule anything out, saying the Yankees would gain more clarity on Judge’s timeline once the star right fielder undergoes another round of re-imaging. “I think that question is a fair question on anybody’s side,” ...
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