Overview
- Re‑imaging performed during the All‑Star break showed some healing of Judge’s right‑rib stress fracture but did not clear him to resume baseball activities, reporters confirmed on Friday.
- The Yankees said they are awaiting a review from Dallas‑based Dr. Gregory Pearl and plans for additional scans before they set a rehab or return schedule.
- Judge told reporters he feels positive and expects to play again this season, saying he “doesn’t see why” he would not return.
- The club has been notably better with Judge in the lineup (36‑23) than without him (18‑19) and is juggling other injuries to key players as it considers trade‑deadline options.
- The next medical steps — specialist evaluation and repeat imaging — will directly shape whether the Yankees pursue a short‑term complementary bat or a larger middle‑of‑the‑order upgrade ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.