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Aaron Judge Shut Down with Rib Fracture; Jones Steps In

6/6/2026

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Aaron Judge will be shut down and undergo imaging four to six weeks after a rib stress fracture was confirmed.
He said the injury began on April 26 and worsened after a wall collision on May 3.
Judge played through the pain, limited swings in Sacramento, and finished the stretch 2-for-12 before telling manager Aaron Boone.
Spencer Jones was called up to replace Judge and started in right field against the Boston Red Sox.

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Aaron Judge will be shut down and undergo imaging four to six weeks after a rib stress fracture was confirmed.
He said the injury began on April 26 and worsened after a wall collision on May 3.
Judge played through the pain, limited swings in Sacramento, and finished the stretch 2-for-12 before telling manager Aaron Boone.
Spencer Jones was called up to replace Judge and started in right field against the Boston Red Sox.