Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees' star outfielder, has not fully healed from a stress fracture in his right rib, the team announced on Friday. The reigning American League MVP underwent an imaging exam on Wednesday, which showed some healing, but not enough for him to resume baseball activities.
Judge has been sidelined since May 31 and was placed on the injured list on June 4. Initially, he was diagnosed with a bone bruise near his right rib cage after feeling discomfort in his right shoulder for several weeks.
The injury is believed to have occurred on April 26, when Judge dove for a ball against the Texas Rangers. He likely made his condition worse when hitting the right-field wall on a catch versus the Baltimore Orioles on May 3.
Judge spoke to reporters in The Bronx, saying he feels better but still feels the rib. He is waiting to hear back from another doctor on imaging and expects to play again this year. However, he has not been cleared for baseball activities yet.
The Yankees outfielder's update was cautiously optimistic, but nothing definitive. Judge's return to the field remains uncertain, and the team will likely provide another update once he is re-evaluated.
Judge's absence has been a significant blow to the Yankees, who are relying on their other players to step up in his absence. The team will be hoping for a speedy recovery from their star player, but for now, they will have to wait and see how his rehabilitation progresses.
As the season heats up, the Yankees will be keeping a close eye on Judge's progress, hoping that he will be back on the field soon. For now, fans will have to wait and see when the reigning American League MVP will return to action.
Judge's injury has highlighted the risks of playing a physically demanding sport like baseball. The stress fracture in his rib is a reminder that even the best players can be sidelined by injuries, and the Yankees will be hoping that their star player will be back to full strength soon.
The Yankees will continue to monitor Judge's progress and provide updates on his condition. For now, fans will have to wait and see when the reigning American League MVP will return to the field.
Source: Yahoo Sports