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New York Yankees star Aaron Judge remains sidelined
PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2026, 6:43 AM ET
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New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has not been cleared to resume baseball activities after imaging showed his broken right rib has not fully healed. The update came Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2026, before the Yankees opened the second half of their season against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Judge has been out since May 31 with a stress fracture in his right ribs, a significant blow to the Yankees’ offense. Follow-up scans over the All-Star break showed partial healing, and the team is awaiting a full evaluation from rib-injury specialist Dr. Gregory J. Pearl before scheduling further imaging and determining a return timeline.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- May 31, 2026 Judge suffers right rib stress fracture
- Early June 2026 Yankees place Judge on injured list
- Mid-July 2026 Judge undergoes All-Star break scan
- Mid-July 2026 Imaging shows only partial rib healing
- July 18, 2026 Yankees announce no clearance yet
- July 18, 2026 Club awaits Dr. Pearl evaluation
- Coming weeks Further imaging required before activities
- Future date Return timeline set after full stabilization
News Intelligence
- If you're a Yankees fan, this is a big deal. Judge's absence impacts the team's performance. His healing progress could affect the rest of the season. Keep an eye on updates from Dr. Pearl.
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