Aaron Judge’s rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

Aaron Judge's broken rib hasn't fully healed, and the New York Yankees star hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities. Judge hasn't played since May 31 due to a stress fracture in his right ribs.

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National story. 15 articles from 15 sources. Updated Jul 19, 2026.

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4 sources
The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 18, 2026

The Yankees’ Aaron Judge’s rib still not healed, delaying his return

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

What’s next for Yankees’ Aaron Judge after re-imaging on fractured rib

amNewYorkLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

Aaron Judge injury: Latest on Yankees’ slugger injured rib

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 17, 2026· ran in 9 outlets

Aaron Judge's rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

Center

6 sources
ForbesCenter· Jul 18, 2026

The Healing OF Aaron Judge’s Rib Injury Holds The Fate Of The Yankees

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· KOB 4, WTOP Washington DC, +3 more
KOB 4Center· Jul 18, 2026

Aaron Judge’s rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Aaron Judge’s rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Aaron Judge's rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

The RepublicCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Aaron Judge’s rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

WDIO DuluthCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Aaron Judge’s rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

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5 sources
The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 19, 2026

Specialist agrees with Aaron Judge rib evaluation; Schmidt, Fried take steps in rehab

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Winchester Star, Daily Journal, +1 more
Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 17, 2026

Aaron Judge's rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 17, 2026

Aaron Judge’s rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 17, 2026

Aaron Judge’s rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities

New York PostLean Right· Jul 17, 2026

Aaron Judge offers injury update with defiant promise of Yankees return this season