Aaron Judge's Return From Rib Injury Remains Uncertain
WHO:
NY Post - Aaron Judge, Yankees captain
MLB.com - Aaron Boone, Yankees manager
WHAT:
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone stated that Judge may still be a “couple weeks” away from reimaging his fractured rib, suggesting tests could occur toward the latter end of the four- to six-week reimaging timetable provided on June 4.
MLB.com - Boone noted, “The feedback this week has been good,” regarding Judge's recovery, indicating he is “starting to feel better.”
MLB.com - Judge has been performing lower-body activities in the weight room as part of his rehabilitation process.
MLB.com - Judge stated, “It’s not great -- just a little lack of focus,” regarding the Yankees' performance.
MLB.com - Judge mentioned that the Yankees have been held to four hits or fewer in five consecutive games.
MLB.com - The Yankees have allowed 21 unearned runs since June 20, more than double the total of any other team in the Majors during that span.
MLB.com - The Yankees have lost seven consecutive games for the first time since August 2023.
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone stated that the Yankees are working toward an August return for Aaron Judge.
MLB.com - Boone noted that Judge is “starting to feel better,” but he is “still not able to do much” and cannot participate in baseball activities yet.
MLB.com - The Yankees have dropped eight of their past 10 games while averaging only 2.6 runs scored per game during that span.
NY Post - Aaron Judge is still weeks away from reimaging on his right rib.
MLB.com - Judge has a fractured first right rib, diagnosed on June 4.
MLB.com - Boone stated Judge may be a “couple weeks” away from reimaging.
MLB.com - The Yankees expect Judge to return this season.
MLB.com - Judge ranked third among American League outfielders in Phase 2 of the 2026 MLB All-Star ballot.
WHERE:
MLB.com - Yankee Stadium, New York
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Yankees provided a four- to six-week reimaging timetable when Judge's diagnosis was announced on June 4.
MLB.com - Judge believes the injury occurred on April 26 at Houston.
WHY:
MLB.com - Judge's injury occurred while attempting a diving catch.
HOW:
MLB.com - Judge referenced a sign in the Yankees’ clubhouse that reads: “Do your job,” which he sees before going onto the field.
MLB.com - Judge referenced a sign in the Yankees’ clubhouse that reads: “Do your job.”
MLB.com - Judge has been performing lower-body activities in the weight room.
MLB.com - Reimaging will assess how Judge’s rib is healing and determine the next steps in his rehab process.
(UPDATED July 2, 2026 04:20 UTC)
Manager Aaron Boone has indicated that Aaron Judge may still be a couple of weeks away from reimaging his fractured rib, with tests likely occurring toward the end of the four- to six-week timetable provided earlier. Boone shared that the feedback on Judge's recovery has been positive, noting that he is starting to feel better and has been engaging in lower-body activities in the weight room as part of his rehab. Judge also mentioned a motivational sign in the Yankees’ clubhouse that reads, “Do your job,” which he sees before heading onto the field.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 23:23 UTC)
Yankees' star Aaron Judge expressed concern about the team's recent performance, stating, "It’s not great -- just a little lack of focus." The Yankees have struggled significantly, being held to four hits or fewer in five straight games and allowing 21 unearned runs since June 20, which is more than double any other team in the Majors during that time. This disappointing stretch has resulted in seven consecutive losses, marking their first such streak since August 2023, and Judge pointed to a sign in the clubhouse that reads, “Do your job,” as a reminder for the team.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 21:25 UTC)
The Yankees are aiming for an August return for Aaron Judge, according to manager Aaron Boone, who mentioned that Judge is starting to feel better but still isn't able to participate in baseball activities. Meanwhile, the team has been struggling, having dropped eight of their last ten games and averaging just 2.6 runs scored per game during that stretch. Fans are eagerly awaiting Judge's return as the team looks to turn things around.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 19:40 UTC)
Yankees captain Aaron Judge is still weeks away from reimaging his fractured first right rib, which was diagnosed on June 4 after he sustained the injury while attempting a diving catch. Yankees manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Judge may be a couple of weeks away from that reimaging, but the team remains optimistic about his return this season. In the meantime, Judge is focusing on lower-body activities in the weight room and ranked third among American League outfielders in Phase 2 of the 2026 MLB All-Star ballot.