Yankees secure extra-inning victory against Guardians without Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 in 10 innings on June 9, 2026. The victory comes as the Yankees manage the absence of Aaron Judge, who is sidelined with a rib stress fracture. Manager Aaron Boone expressed his frustration with repeated questions about Judge's absence and emphasized the team's depth and talent. Concerns remain about maintaining competitive performance without Judge contributing significantly to the lineup. The Yankees hope to keep pace in the AL East until Judge's anticipated return in August.

• 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — The Yankees are surviving without Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone is done answering questions about it