Aaron Judge Injury Revealed, Will be Out 4-6 Weeks
The New York Yankees have been trying to figure out what happened to superstar Aaron Judge after he missed the previous three games. While the updates were regarding an injury and waiting on a specialized doctor to look it over, the updates have been coming out on Thursday night. Let’s take a closer look at what this means for the Yankees and Aaron Judge going forward.
Aaron Judge suffers a stress fracture
The New York Yankees officially announced that outfielder Aaron Judge has a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side. He will be reimaged in approximately four to six weeks, but the team remains optimistic that he will return at some point this season. Of course, that does not mean once that time hits that Judge will be back in the lineup, as he will need to go through a rehab assignment.
However, this is viewed as positive news as some of the possibilities could have ended his season prematurely.
What does this news mean?
This is major news for the Yankees as they now lose their captain for a significant portion of the regular season. Just because the news is optimistic for him to return this year, Judge likely will not return until August or September. The 4-6 weeks are just for reimagine, meaning it may not be healed at that point.
This also gives the team hope that they can keep their head above water, and then Judge will return in the team’s lineup. With the potential of thoracic outlet syndrome on the table, this is certainly good news for the Yankees and baseball as a whole. However, losing the reigning American League MVP is a massive blow.
New York Yankees outlook without Aaron Judge
It is important to note that the Yankees are expecting Judge to return at some point this season, which significantly changes the outlook for the season. The team is currently one of the top in Major League Baseball, but do not be surprised to see them fall a bit in the standings.
They have the starting pitching and hitters to keep the team in the mix as they are in a weaker American League this year. However, they cannot afford many more injuries at this point. Expect the team to look for a way to add to the roster via trade to get another major bat in the lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Aaron Judge?
Aaron Judge suffered a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side. He left Sunday’s game against the Athletics early and has not played since.
Why is Aaron Judge trending?
Aaron Judge is trending as his injury diagnosis has become official. There were a lot of unverified reports about what the injury might be, but the team has officially declared his injury and what the next steps are before he can return to the lineup.
What happens next with Aaron Judge?
Aaron Judge will now miss a significant portion of the regular season due to the injury. He could return in the late portion of the season, but that is if everything goes according to plan with his rehab.
Where can readers/fans follow updates?
Fans can follow the New York Yankees on social media, but Total Apex Sports will also continue to keep fans updated on his status.
Conclusion
If everything goes according to the diagnosis, Aaron Judge’s season is not going to be over. The Yankees have enough talent that they should be able to continue winning games and compete for the AL East crown as well as the top seed in the American League. However, not having Judge in the lineup is significant to say the least. If Judge is able to return in 2026, this could be a massive addition for the team.
