Aaron Judge discusses play related to his stress fracture injury

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees sustained a stress fracture in his first rib while diving for a ball during a game against the Houston Astros on April 26, 2026. He continued to play through pain until it became unbearable, leading to his placement on the 10-day injured list and a projected absence of four to six weeks. Although Judge’s early-season performance was strong, his production had recently declined. The Yankees expect him to return later this season, with late July as the best-case scenario.

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