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'I Fought As Long As I Could': Why Aaron Judge Kept Going Despite Injury

  • Aaron Judge played for more than a month with a stress fracture in his right first rib, quietly absorbing the pain and anchoring the lineup — a big-league display of toughness and leadership.
  • The team expects 4–6 weeks of rest but won’t give a firm return date (could be July, August or even September) and Judge himself won’t discuss timetables.
  • The Yankees called up top prospect Spencer Jones and have others rehabbing (Stanton, Domínguez), as the club leans on depth while still sitting atop the AL.
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