Yankees see timeline for Aaron Judge's return amid injury struggles

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Yankees see timeline for Aaron Judge's return amid injury struggles
Summary

The New York Yankees continue to navigate their season without star outfielder Aaron Judge, who has been sidelined since May 31 due to a right rib stress fracture. Judge had shown strong form prior to his injury, hitting 17 home runs and 38 RBIs in 59 games. Though no official return date has been set, reports suggest Judge may return by mid-September. Jon Heyman indicates that Judge is behind teammates Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton, who are both expected to return around September 1. SNY's Chelsea Janes highlights a potential return during the series against the Mets on the 25th anniversary of September 11, allowing Judge a brief period to adjust before the postseason.

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  • Aaron Judge hasn't played since May 31 due to injury.
  • Judge had 17 home runs and 38 RBIs before being injured.
  • No concrete timeline has been provided for his return.
  • Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton may return by September 1.
  • Mid-September is a target window for Judge's comeback.
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  • 4:17 PMYahoo SportsYankees Lost Aaron Judge. Now We Have Somewhat Of A Timeline For Return
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The New York Yankees have been missing Aaron Judge for a while at this point.

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