New York Yankees detail Aaron Judge rib scan and roster moves

General manager Brian Cashman said Aaron Judge’s stress‑fracture rib will be re‑imaged during the All‑Star break. He emphasized that Judge will not be activated until he is asymptomatic and the scans show healing, noting the team does not want to risk a re‑injury.

The Yankees have gone 15‑19 without Judge, and the offense has struggled, scoring few runs in recent games. Cashman also updated on designated‑hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who remains on the injured list with a new calf strain and has only recently resumed running after PRP treatments. The club acknowledged its catching situation as an issue, citing low WAR from the position and exploring trade options.

In addition, top prospect shortstop George Lombard Jr. is “close to a return” after spraining fingers on his glove hand in June. He has resumed hitting and fielding in Triple‑A and could make his MLB debut later in the season if his recovery continues.