Aaron Judge's injury leaves Yankees in limbo

The New York Yankees are fighting for the American League East lead against the Tampa Bay Rays while captain Aaron Judge's three-game absence has thrown the team into uncertainty. Judge underwent a CT scan for a right‑rib contusion, with the results sent to specialist Dr.

Gregory Pearl. Although the Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 2‑1, the lack of their most dangerous hitter was evident on the field.

Manager Aaron Boone stressed the seriousness of the injury and the difficulty of compensating for the missing power bat. The club now looks to Judge's recovery before the next games, focusing on his rib rehabilitation.