Yankees struggle offensively without Aaron Judge as injury woes continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The New York Yankees remain without Aaron Judge, who has been sidelined since May 31 with a right rib fracture. They have struggled significantly in his absence, going 14-17 and averaging just 2.88 runs per game over their last 16 contests, during which they rank last in multiple offensive categories. Sources indicate Judge's return could be expected in mid-August or early September. The team's reliance on Judge underscores their current offensive challenges, echoing similar struggles faced in 2023 when he missed a significant portion of the season.
- •Yankees have lost 14 of 31 games since Judge's injury.
- •Offensive performance has dropped to last in the league by several metrics.
- •Judge may return in mid-August or early September, per sources.
- •Yankees faced only one winning team during their recent struggles.
- •Similar offensive issues occurred in 2023 during Judge's previous injury.
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — The Yankees Can’t Keep Waiting for Aaron Judge to Save Them
"For years, the Yankees have survived by leaning entirely on Aaron Judge. When Judge is healthy, there are a few players in baseball who can carry an offense as he can. He is one of the greatest right-handed hitters of this generation. He’s putting up seasons that share real estate with legends. Now, the New […] The post The Yankees Can’t Keep Waiting for Aaron Judge to Save Them appeared first on The Lead.
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