Aaron Judge was unexpectedly absent from the Yankees’ lineup against the Cleveland Guardians due to a bone bruise in his upper right rib, affecting his shoulder. Manager Aaron Boone reported that Judge has been experiencing nagging shoulder soreness, with recent imaging confirming the bruise, and he is currently day-to-day. Judge’s performance has declined recently, hitting .206 with only one home run in his last 18 games. Boone expressed hope that a few days of rest will resolve the issue, avoiding a potential stint on the injured list.
