Judge sidelined: A stress fracture in Aaron Judge's first rib has removed him from the Yankees' lineup, requiring a period of rest. Acuña on IL again: Ronald Acuña Jr. has returned to the injured list with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, marking his ...

The New York Yankees are once again near the top of the standings in 2026, but they are currently dealing with an injury to their best player. Three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge has been out of the lineup recently as the Yankees hosted the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.

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 New York Yankees will be without franchise slugger and two-time reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge for weeks and perhaps months. The club announced on Thursday that Judge -- after multiple examinations and initial fears about the possibility of thoracic outlet syndrome -- has been diagnosed with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side.

Aaron Judge diagnosed with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side, expected to miss 4-6 weeks before re-examination by the Yankees.