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Yankees 3-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will have his injured rib reimaged during All-Star break
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.Judge has not played since May 31 and went on the injured list June 5 with a stress fracture of his right rib after a CT scan, an MRI and a...
Key takeaway ”The Yankees were 14-19 without Judge entering their series finale against the AL-East leading Tampa Bay Rays.
Why this matters in Tomball News
For Tomball residents who follow the Yankees, the update on Aaron Judge's injured rib is a significant one, as it may impact the team's performance in upcoming games. The fact that Judge has not played since May 31 and the Yankees have a 14-19 record without him entering their series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays suggests that his return could be a crucial factor in the team's success. Locally, fans may be watching to see how the Yankees' roster changes affect their chances against other American League teams, including those in the Houston area. The injury updates on other players, such as Giancarlo Stanton and top prospects George Lombard Jr. and Carlos Lagrange, also provide insight into the team's overall health and potential lineup changes. As the All-Star break approaches, Tomball fans will be keeping an eye on these developments to see how they might impact the Yankees' season.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.Judge has not played since May 31 and went on the injured list June 5 with a stress fracture of his right rib after a CT scan, an MRI and a...
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