Yankees’ Aaron Judge Remains in Limbo Despite ‘some Healing’ in Fractured Rib
- The New York Yankees transferred slugger Aaron Judge to the 60-day injured list on July 18 due to a stress fracture of his first right rib, sidelining their star from baseball activities indefinitely.
- Sidelined since May 31, Judge has forced the club to navigate 38 games without their highest-paid player in the fourth year of a nine-year contract, straining postseason hopes.
- Medical imaging reveals "a positive sign because it's showing some healing," yet Judge remains unable to resume upper-body strengthening while awaiting evaluation from Dallas-based surgeon Dr. Gregory Pearl.
- Despite holding the American League's second-best record, Boone acknowledged the team's postseason uncertainty, stating it remains "very frustrating and tough sitting on the sidelines" without their star.
- With no established return timeline, Judge will require approximately one month of conditioning once cleared, raising the possibility he may miss the entire 2026 season.
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Aaron Judge Transferred To 60-day IL, Will Need Another Scan
Jul 18, 2026, 07:17 PM ET NEW YORK — Aaron Judge will need another scan before a major ramp-up of activity while his fractured rib heals, and the New York Yankees moved their captain to the 60-day injured list Saturday. Sidelined since May 31, Judge had a scan during the All-Star break that was reviewed by Dr. Gregory J. Pearl, chair of the department of vascular surgery at Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital in Texas. “Obviously, healin…
Superstar Judge, Fractured Ribs—How Painful Is It... Why Is He Back on the 60-Day DL? Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Yong. Why was Judge moved to the 60-day injured list? How serious is the injury to Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees? Superstar Judge has been sidelined since May 31 due to a rib injury. Micro
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge will need another scan before he significantly increases his level of activity while he heals his fractured rib, and the New York Yankees moved his captain to the list of injured...
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