Yankees Star Aaron Judge Out With Stress Fracture in Rib

Major injury to MLB's biggest star and reigning MVP affects Yankees playoff hopes and baseball's marquee player

The Morning Brief Desk · June 5, 2026 · Based on reporting by CBS Sports · Updated June 18, 2026

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side, the team announced Thursday night. The Yankees say Judge is 'expected' to play again this season, but it's unclear when he'll return to the lineup.

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CBS Sports — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has stress fracture in rib, expected to miss significant time
The Yankees say Judge is 'expected' to play again this season, but it's unclear when
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ESPN — Yankees star Judge out with stress fracture in rib...
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side, the team announced Thursday night.
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