Aaron Judge's Rib Stress Fracture Sidelines Yankees

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right first rib. The club said he will be placed on indefinite rest and will undergo further imaging in four to six weeks.

Judge is expected to resume limited activity before returning to the lineup later in the season. New York’s front office stressed that the injury does not jeopardize the team’s overall goals.

The medical staff will monitor his recovery closely.