Judge Will Need Another Scan Before Major Ramp up, Is Moved to 60-Day IL; Schmidt Faces Batters
Latest imaging shows the fractured rib is still healing, and the Yankees are waiting for Dallas orthopedist Gregory Pearl to advise on Judge’s next steps.
- On Friday, imaging tests revealed Aaron Judge's fractured rib still requires significant healing, complicating his return timeline as the Yankees host the Dodgers for a 2024 World Series rematch.
- During the 47-day absence of their franchise cornerstone, the Yankees have posted an 18-19 record. Manager Aaron Boone continues managing without their MVP as the team chases the Rays for the AL East title.
- Simultaneous slumps from Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt sparked a 2-11 skid that bounced the Yankees from the AL East penthouse. Fried began a rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Team officials await guidance from Dallas-based orthopedist Gregory Pearl regarding next steps for Judge's recovery. While initial projections suggested mid-August return, latest imaging indicates the fractured bone requires more time to mend.
- The Dodgers arrive with a $400 million payroll, positioning them to pursue back-to-back titles. Just as the Bronx club relies on Judge, the visitors depend on Shohei Ohtani, whose production remains central to their championship hopes.
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Judge will need another scan before major ramp up, is moved to 60-day IL; Schmidt faces batters - Regional Media News
NEW YORK (AP) - 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 healing going on, which is g…
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The Daily ItemSpecialist agrees with Aaron Judge rib evaluation; Schmidt, Fried take steps in rehab
NEW YORK — A specialist agreed with the Yankees’ team doctor’s assessment of Aaron Judge‘s fractured rib, confirming that the slugger is not ready to resume baseball activities.
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Judge will need another scan before major ramp up, is moved to 60-day IL; Schmidt faces batters
NEW YORK (AP) — 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
Yankees Announce Aaron Judge Roster Move During Dodgers Series
The New York Yankees announced a couple of transactions before their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The club has signed right-hander Bradley Hanner to a major league deal and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre. To make room, All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Today, the New York Yankees have signed RHP Bradley Hanner to a Major League contract and optioned him to Triple-A Scrant…
Aaron Judge (rib) Not Fully Healed, Still Not OK'd For Baseball Activities
Jorge CastilloJul 17, 2026, 04:18 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Multiple Authors NEW YORK — Nearly two months since he last took the field, a scan this week showed Aaron Judge’s fractured rib has still not healed enough for him to…
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