Poll: How Badly Will Yankees Miss Aaron Judge?

[Editor's note: Welcome to Athlon Sports' poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.]

The New York Yankees were dealt some tough news earlier this week when Aaron Judge was placed on the IL with a fractured rib. There was some relief, as the injury was feared to be more serious … but he will still be out of action for up to two months.

The Yankees are currently neck-and-neck with the Tampa Bay Rays atop the AL East, with a healthy lead over the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox. But Judge, who is tied for fifth in MLB with 17 home runs, will be missed. So…

Thanks for voting. Be sure to make your voice heard and sound off in the comments section.

Copyright 2026 Athlon Sports. All rights reserved.

This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM.