Aaron Judge Diagnosed with Rib Stress Fracture; Moved to 60-Day IL
Key Questions
What injury has Aaron Judge been diagnosed with?
Aaron Judge has a rib stress fracture and has been placed on the 60-day IL retroactive to add Bradley Hanner.
When is Aaron Judge expected to return?
He is out until at least mid-August; Jon Heyman predicts a September 1 return, though the timeline remains uncertain.
What did the latest MRI show regarding Judge's rib injury?
The MRI showed some healing but did not clear him for baseball activities, with pain shifting from sharp to dull.
How might Judge's injury affect the Yankees' trade deadline plans?
The injury shifts trade deadline strategy to prioritize adding an impact bat to the lineup.
Has a specialist confirmed Judge's diagnosis?
Yes, a specialist agreed with the Yankees' team doctor's assessment of the fractured rib.
Aaron Judge has a rib stress fracture, out until at least mid-August. MRI showed some healing but no clearance for baseball activities. Moved to 60-day IL (retroactive) to add Bradley Hanner. Jon Heyman predicts September 1 return, but timeline uncertain. Boone reported pain shifting from sharp to dull. This shifts trade deadline strategy to prioritize an impact bat.