Judge’s Absence Haunts Yankees | Newark News

Aaron Judge’s prolonged rib injury has thrown the Yankees into chaos, with his absence crippling their offense and leaving them stuck in a waiting game as the trade deadline passed with no major moves. General Manager Brian Cashman admits the market was barren, as teams like the Twins and Padres held onto key pieces. Without Judge — and with Stanton and Bellinger also sidelined — the Yankees are scoring fewer runs, trailing the Rays in the division, and turning to prospects like George Lombard Jr. for immediate help. The pressure mounts: will Judge return this season at all? The team’s fate hinges on his comeback — and time is running out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7144efdf203f9f06