Yankees' Aaron Judge Placed on 60-Day IL as Rib Fracture Heals Slowly

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been moved to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from a fractured rib. The slugger, who has been sidelined since May 31, underwent a scan during the All-Star break. The results were reviewed by Dr. Gregory J. Pearl, a vascular surgeon at Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital in Texas. Yankees manager Aaron Boone reported that while healing is occurring, Judge is still not cleared to begin baseball activities. The team decided to move him to the 60-day IL to free up a roster spot. Judge's return remains uncertain as he will need another scan before any major ramp-up in activity. Meanwhile, pitcher Clarke Schmidt faced batters for the first time since his own injury, a positive step for the Yankees' rotation. The team played a rain-delayed doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Judge's absence has been a blow to the Yankees' lineup, as the reigning AL MVP was having another strong season before the injury. The team hopes that with continued rest, Judge can return later in the year.