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Aaron Judge Out with Shoulder Bone Bruise, Return Day-to-Day

6/3/2026

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Judge Misses Lineup

Aaron Judge missed the Yankees lineup on June 2, 2026 due to a bone bruise that hurts his shoulder.
Manager Aaron Boone said Judge’s return will be evaluated day-to-day.
José Caballero started in right field while Jasson Domínguez prepared for batting practice and minor-league rehab.
Dr. Spencer Stein said bruise may need weeks of rest or up to 10 weeks if it is a stress fracture, leading to a ten-day injured-list stint.

Summary

Goldschmidt Powers

Paul Goldschmidt supplied New York’s offense with a two-run homer and a two-run single in the Yankees’ 9-4 loss to Cleveland.
Cam Schlittler logged his start, allowing five runs in 4.1 innings, one unearned after Amed Rosario’s error.
Travis Bazzana hit a double off Camilo Doval in the eighth inning, extending Cleveland’s lead.
José Caballero started in right field, his 39th appearance at the position, which he began last season.

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Historical Context

In 2015 Alex Rodriguez made his final postseason appearance as the Yankees returned to the playoffs after a three-year absence, a year that also saw the Astros break a decade-long postseason drought. Today Aaron Judge’s shoulder bruise forces manager Aaron Boone to test the team’s depth, echoing the franchise’s recurring reliance on backup talent when stars go down.

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Judge Misses Lineup

Aaron Judge missed the Yankees lineup on June 2, 2026 due to a bone bruise that hurts his shoulder.
Manager Aaron Boone said Judge’s return will be evaluated day-to-day.
José Caballero started in right field while Jasson Domínguez prepared for batting practice and minor-league rehab.
Dr. Spencer Stein said bruise may need weeks of rest or up to 10 weeks if it is a stress fracture, leading to a ten-day injured-list stint.

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