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Aaron Judge’s Injury Update: Yankees’ Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance

The star slugger says his rib isn’t fully healed, but he’s targeting a return before season’s end as the Yankees sit second in the AL East

Aaron Judge’s Injury Update

The New York Yankees’ cornerstone, Aaron Judge, gave fans a candid look at his recovery during a recent press conference, revealing that while his rib injury has shown signs of improvement, it remains far from fully healed.

Judge, who has been sidelined since May 31, explained that he is still awaiting a final medical evaluation before committing to a specific return date, but he remains optimistic that he will be able to contribute before the season concludes.

His absence has undeniably taken a toll on the club’s offensive output, with the Yankees currently perched in second place in the American League East, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by two and a half games.

The Rays, riding a strong stretch of play, have capitalized on the Yankees’ dip, while the Boston Red Sox sit a further five and a half games back in third, underscoring the tight race for the division crown.

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