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Judge on 60-Day IL, Return Unlikely Until September

8/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Aaron Judge was moved to the 60-day injured list on July 18 after missing games since May 31 with a first-rib stress fracture.
Aaron Boone said on August 5 that Aaron Judge cleared for outdoor running.
Jesse Morse posted on X that a return for Aaron Judge is unlikely, estimating a comeback in September.
The Yankees added Luis García Jr., Heliot Ramos and promoted George Lombard Jr. before the August 3 deadline.

History

Historical Context

Echoing 2009, when the Yankees posted a 103-59 record and turned to depth after midseason injuries, the 2024 club placed Aaron Judge on the 60-day injured list for a rib fracture and called up Luis García Jr. and Heliot Ramos. The pattern shows how DL moves repeatedly reshape the rotation and affect playoff odds.

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Story summary

Aaron Judge was moved to the 60-day injured list on July 18 after missing games since May 31 with a first-rib stress fracture.
Aaron Boone said on August 5 that Aaron Judge cleared for outdoor running.
Jesse Morse posted on X that a return for Aaron Judge is unlikely, estimating a comeback in September.
The Yankees added Luis García Jr., Heliot Ramos and promoted George Lombard Jr. before the August 3 deadline.

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