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Judge says rib originally fractured on dive in Apr...

ESPN · Jun 5, 2026, 9:52 PM

Key takeaways

  • The three-time American League MVP declined to discuss a possible timeline to return to play.
  • Judge underwent X-rays, a CT scan, and an MRI this week as the club attempted to pinpoint the injury.
  • Gregory Pearl, a thoracic outlet management specialist.

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NEW YORK -- Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge said the stress fracture in his right rib stems from him diving for a ball in late April and he played through discomfort for over a month until the pain became unbearable over the weekend in Sacramento.

The three-time American League MVP declined to discuss a possible timeline to return to play. The Yankees on Thursday night announced he will be re-imaged in four to six weeks before deciding the next steps. They expect him to return this season.

Judge underwent X-rays, a CT scan, and an MRI this week as the club attempted to pinpoint the injury.

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