Aaron Judge's Injury: Stress Fracture, Official 60-Day IL, September 1 Return Target
Key Questions
What is Aaron Judge's current injury diagnosis?
Aaron Judge has a stress fracture of the first rib. Recent imaging shows significant improvement with pain shifting from sharp to dull, but he remains not cleared for baseball activities.
Why was Aaron Judge moved to the 60-day injured list?
The Yankees placed him on the 60-day IL as a procedural move to open a roster spot. This aligns with his ongoing recovery and confirms he will not return before September 1.
What did the second opinion from the rib specialist confirm?
Dr. Pearl agreed with the initial diagnosis and stated Judge must be fully asymptomatic before resuming baseball activities. This matches the team doctor's evaluation.
When is Aaron Judge expected to return to the Yankees lineup?
Insider Jon Heyman projects a September 1 return date. Mid-August hopes have been dashed due to the need for further healing and imaging.
What activities is Aaron Judge currently allowed to do?
He is limited to lower-body exercises only. He has not yet been cleared for any baseball-specific activities like swinging or throwing.
Will Aaron Judge need additional imaging before ramping up?
Yes, another scan is required before he can begin a major increase in activity. This will assess further healing of the rib fracture.
How has Aaron Judge's pain level changed recently?
The pain has improved from sharp to dull according to updates. Re-imaging during the All-Star break showed some healing, with new scans indicating he is '10 times better.'
Did any new information emerge from today's articles on Judge's injury?
Today's articles were largely redundant and provided no new details beyond the official 60-day IL placement and return timeline.
Aaron Judge's re-imaging during All-Star break showed some healing. New imaging shows he is '10 times better,' but he is still not cleared for baseball activities and is limited to lower-body exercises. He has received a second opinion from a rib specialist (Dr. Pearl), who agrees with the initial diagnosis. Pain has shifted from sharp to dull. Another re-imaging is needed before ramp-up. The Yankees officially placed him on the 60-day IL, and Heyman projects a September 1 return, dashing mid-August hopes. Boone confirmed the second doctor's opinion that Judge must be asymptomatic before baseball activities. Today's articles were redundant and added no new information.