
Yankees Elevate Hanner to MLB Roster After Castro’s Injury
The New York Yankees have called up reliever Bradley Hanner from Triple‑A, replacing injured right‑hander Kervin Castro and looking to add depth to the bullpen.
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The New York Yankees have called up reliever Bradley Hanner from Triple‑A, replacing injured right‑hander Kervin Castro and looking to add depth to the bullpen.

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Aaron Judge has been cleared for light activity after a rib fracture, but his return date is still unclear. Manager Aaron Boone outlined the limited workload he can handle, while the Yankees adjust their roster in his absence.

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As the 2026 campaign reaches its halfway point, teams are fine‑tuning strategies to curb workload spikes among emerging starters, a move that shapes both on‑field results and fantasy outlooks.

Aaron Judge has been sidelined since early June with a rib fracture. While imaging shows continued healing, the Yankees are cautious about his return, with speculation pointing to a late July or August debut and a chance the absence could stretch into September.

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Aaron Judge has not played since May 31 due to a stress fracture in his right ribs, but a recent scan shows partial healing. Manager Aaron Boone says his return is only a matter of time, while the Yankees' record has slipped since his absence.

Aaron Judge’s rib stress fracture has shown signs of healing, yet the Yankees have not set a return date. His absence has impacted New York’s recent performance, though the team remains hopeful about a late‑season comeback.

A fractured rib has kept Aaron Judge out of action since late May, with partial healing confirmed but a full return still uncertain. The Yankees await specialist advice while managing a cascade of other injuries.

Aaron Judge remains sidelined as his rib injury has not yet reached full recovery, leaving the slugger without any baseball‑specific work and awaiting the final word from Dr. Gregory Pearl before a return plan can be set.

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a broken rib that has yet to fully heal, casting uncertainty over his return and highlighting a challenging stretch for the team.

The New York Yankees are navigating a challenging stretch of the 2026 season, balancing a potent rotation with the recovery of several injured stars.

Aaron Judge’s recovery timeline and the Yankees’ championship outlook converge as the team faces a critical stretch of the season.

The Dodgers edged the Yankees, the Nationals rolled past the Athletics, and several other teams delivered unexpected results in a packed schedule.

Aaron Judge remains unable to return to baseball activities after a stress fracture in his right ribs, with doctors still evaluating his progress as the Yankees navigate a turbulent stretch.

The Dodgers and Yankees split a tightly contested three‑game series in the Bronx, with Max Muncy’s decisive homer and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game standing out, while both teams confront significant injury concerns to key stars.

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