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Rib Fracture Sidelines Star Slugger
5 Jun
Summary
- Aaron Judge sidelined with rib fracture for 4-6 weeks.
- Yankees aim to win consistently without their star player.
- Red Sox face Yankees with new interim manager.
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right first rib, sidelining him for at least four to six weeks. The injury requires rest and limited activity, with further testing scheduled to assess healing progress.
Despite the significant void left by their best hitter, the Yankees are focused on maintaining consistency. They recently won two out of three games against the Cleveland Guardians, demonstrating their ability to perform without Judge.
Looking ahead, the Yankees will host the Boston Red Sox for a series. The Red Sox are currently under interim manager Chad Tracy, having struggled recently. This series marks the first appearance for Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers against Boston and a start for former Yankee Sonny Gray, now with the Red Sox.
