What's happened
The Yankees have not yet re-imaged Aaron Judge as the rib injury update remains pending. Judge has not played since late May and is on the injured list; officials say imaging will determine the next steps, with a return timeline still uncertain.
What's behind the headline?
Why this matters
- Imaging is the gatekeeper to any return; without it, the timetable remains uncertain for a team already struggling.
- Judge’s absence has coincided with a six-game losing streak and reduced offensive production.
- management has repeatedly stressed patience, suggesting a longer horizon before baseball activity resumes.
What to watch
- When and if imaging is scheduled, and what the results show.
- Whether Judge can ramp up activities in the weight room and on-field drills after clearance.
How we got here
Judge suffered a stress fracture of a rib while with the Yankees and has missed time since May. The team has said imaging would occur in four to six weeks; four weeks have passed with no reexamination planned in the immediate future.
Our analysis
AP News reports on Judge’s comments about imaging and the IL timeline; New York Post coverage confirms timing on imaging and Boone’s comments; NY Post also notes team struggles in Judge’s absence.
Go deeper
- Will imaging be scheduled this week?
- What level of activity is Judge currently permitted, if any, before re-imaging?
- How does this affect the Yankees’ chances in the near term?
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