Yankees OF Aaron Judge Ruled Out With Stress Fracture In Rib

Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right rib and is expected to miss an extended period of time, though the New York Yankees remain hopeful he will return later this season.

Judge sat out three consecutive games while undergoing a series of tests to determine the source of discomfort that had been bothering him for several weeks. The evaluation ultimately revealed the rib injury.

The Yankees said Judge will be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks through additional imaging to assess how the fracture is healing and determine the next steps in his recovery. While no definitive timetable has been set for his return, the injury is expected to keep the star slugger sidelined for a significant stretch of the season.