Aaron Judge remains sidelined from the New York Yankees lineup as a recent scan during the All-Star break confirmed his broken rib has only partially healed. The captain, who has not appeared in a game since May 31, is currently prohibited from resuming baseball activities due to the stress fracture located in his right ribs. Before the injury, Judge maintained a .248 batting average with 17 home runs and 38 RBI, though his power had dipped to just one home run across his final 18 appearances.
Impact on Yankees Performance The absence of the right fielder has significantly altered the team's trajectory. New York held a 36-23 record at the time of his last game but has since posted an 18-19 mark. Manager Aaron Boone addressed the situation on Friday prior to a weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, stating he feels good about the fact that Judge will return, though the specific timing remains undetermined. The slugger is currently awaiting a formal plan from medical professionals regarding his next steps.
Additional New York Roster Injuries Judge is not the only high-profile player currently unavailable for the Bronx Bombers. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has been out since April 24 with a strained right calf. The pitching staff is also navigating multiple absences, including left-hander Carlos Rodón, who is dealing with left elbow inflammation. Furthermore, left-hander Max Fried is recovering from a left elbow bone bruise and was scheduled to participate in a rehab start this Friday.
Pitching Staff Recovery Timelines Reinforcements may be approaching the mound as Clarke Schmidt continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Schmidt is slated to throw one inning of batting practice this Saturday. While the team monitors these arms, the focus remains on the heart of the order, where Judge's 17 homers provided the primary offensive spark before his rib fracture halted his season over a month ago.