Concern Mounts that Aaron Judge Is Done for the Year After Yankees Share Worrying Message
Cashman said Judge remains hopeful to return this season, but the Yankees will wait for the next rib scan before clearing him for baseball activities.
- On Monday, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed optimism that Aaron Judge will return from his rib stress fracture this season, though he acknowledged uncertainty: "I think that question is a fair question on anybody's side."
- Judge has not played in a game since May 31 and remains unable to resume baseball activities. Cashman said Judge's return ultimately hinges on what the next imaging of the rib shows, though he declined to share when that scan will occur.
- Meanwhile, Carlos Rodón threw 40 pitches during a live bullpen session Monday, while Clarke Schmidt continues his fifth session working back from Tommy John surgery, targeting a return in the coming weeks.
- Before Monday's trade deadline, the New York Yankees acquired first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. and outfielder Heliot Ramos to bolster an offense missing Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger.
- The Yankees' offense has averaged 3.9 runs per game without Judge versus 5 2/3 runs with him, yet the team holds the first American League Wild Card spot with a 63-49 record.
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Yankees' Aaron Judge cleared for light activity, says he will return this season
Aaron Judge has been cleared to begin light workout activity, and the New York Yankees captain said he will return this season from the rib injury that’s sidelined him since May 31
New York Yankees key hitter Aaron Judge is at risk of being out for the season due to a stress fracture in his ribs. General Manager Brian Cashman has taken a cautious stance, noting the difficulty of his return. Since Judge's departure, the team has been struggling with a weakened roster, suffering from a batting slump and even losing the division lead to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Concern mounts that Aaron Judge is done for the year after Yankees share worrying message
Jul 17, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees injured right fielder Aaron Judge watches from the dugout during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesThe New York Yankees had an extremely busy trade deadline as the franchise gears up to chase down the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East title as the home stretch of the MLB season approaches. New York acquired slugger Luis G…
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