Judge's re-imaging shows healing, but not enough for baseball activities
Aaron Judge’s return remains on hold as recent medical imaging reveals insufficient healing for a return to baseball activities.
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The brief
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has undergone re-imaging on an injured rib. While the scans indicate the injury is in the process of healing, the progress is currently not sufficient to clear him for a return to baseball activities. Judge continues to work toward a return during the 2026 season.
Reporting from sources including MLB.com, ESPN, The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that while the player remains optimistic, there is no official timetable for his return. Coverage highlights that this medical status is directly influencing organizational decision-making regarding the upcoming trade deadline. Future developments will hinge on Judge's progress toward medical clearance.
Observers are tracking how his eventual return date will impact the Yankees' strategy at the trade deadline and their performance during the second half of the season.
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Quick answers
Is Aaron Judge cleared to resume baseball activities?
No, despite showing signs of healing on recent imaging, he has not been cleared for baseball activities.
When is Aaron Judge expected to return?
There is no specific return date, though he expects to play again before the end of the 2026 season.
How does this injury affect the New York Yankees?
According to coverage, the uncertainty regarding his health is a factor in the team's trade deadline planning.
Coverage (14)
- How Aaron Judge, Max Fried and Yankees injury updates factor into trade plans Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Yankees’ second-half storylines include Aaron Judge’s health, trade deadline New York Daily News · 5h ago
- Yankees' Aaron Judge Gives Injury Update, Latest Return Timeline After MLB All-Star Break Bleacher Report · 11h ago
- Yankees Star Aaron Judge Will 'Definitely' Return, But No Baseball Activities Yet FOX Sports · 11h ago
- Yankees’ Aaron Judge update could move deadline plans fast Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- Yankees star Aaron Judge still not cleared for baseball activities, expects to play again in 2026 CBS Sports · 11h ago
- The Yankees’ Aaron Judge’s rib still not healed, delaying his return The Boston Globe · 11h ago
- New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge’s Return Date Predicted Before Dodgers Game Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Yankees star Aaron Judge’s injured rib is healing, but no timetable for return The New York Times · 12h ago
- Aaron Judge Optimistic About Returning to Yankees Before End of 2026 Season Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Yankees rumors: Aaron Judge injury puts New York at trade deadline crossroads Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- As LHP Max Fried ramps up, Yankees' wait continues for limited Aaron Judge Reuters · 12h ago
- Aaron Judge (rib) not fully healed, still not OK'd for baseball activities ESPN · 12h ago
- Judge's re-imaging shows healing, but not enough for baseball activities MLB.com · 12h ago
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