Aaron Judge placed on 60‑day injured list; Yankees hope remains alive

Aaron Judge has missed action since May 31 due to a fractured right rib. After a projected four‑to‑six‑week recovery, the Yankees placed him on the 60‑day IL, ending his 59‑game stint with a.

248 average. Manager Aaron Boone is exploring roster adjustments and giving younger players more responsibility to offset the loss.

Fans remain concerned but optimistic that Judge could return before season’s end.