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MLB·INJURY·June 13, 2026 08:46 AM ET

Yankees Fans Maintain AL East Optimism Despite Judge Rib Fracture

New York trails Tampa Bay by 0.5 games in the division.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 131 min read
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What happened: New York Yankees supporters remain confident in the team's ability to win the AL East despite captain Aaron Judge being sidelined with a stress fracture in his right rib. The outfielder was diagnosed earlier this month and is expected to miss at least four to six weeks while recovering.

Why it matters: The Yankees (41-27) sit just a half-game behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the division lead despite losing their primary power source. With a deep roster and a strong start to the season, fans believe the lineup can sustain its performance until Judge is cleared to return later this summer.

By the numbers: AL East: 1. Rays (40-25), 2. Yankees (41-27, 0.5 GB), 3. Blue Jays (34-36, 9.5 GB).

What to watch: The Yankees continue their road series in Toronto today as they look to keep pace at the top of the division standings.

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