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Yankees 3-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will have his injured rib reimaged during All-Star break
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.Judge has not played since May 31 and went on the injured list June 5 with a stress fracture of his right rib after a CT scan, an MRI and a...
Key takeaway ”The Yankees were 14-19 without Judge entering their series finale against the AL-East leading Tampa Bay Rays.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The news of Aaron Judge's impending rib reimagining during the All-Star break may seem like a distant concern for Pearland residents, but it has a tangible impact on the local sports landscape. As part of the Houston area, many in Pearland follow the Yankees' American League counterparts, the Houston Astros, and the health of top players like Judge can influence the competitive balance of the league. With the Astros often competing against the Yankees for playoff positioning, Judge's return to the lineup could have a direct impact on the Astros' chances of success. Furthermore, the injury woes of the Yankees may also affect the trade market, potentially leading to moves that could impact the Astros' roster. As the MLB season enters its second half, Pearland baseball fans will be keeping a close eye on the developments in the Bronx and how they might trickle down to the Astros.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.Judge has not played since May 31 and went on the injured list June 5 with a stress fracture of his right rib after a CT scan, an MRI and a...
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