Judge says rib originally fractured on dive in Apr...

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Aaron Judge revealed that his stress fracture in his right rib originated from a diving play in late April, not from a more recent incident. The Yankees outfielder has been managing the injury throughout the season, which had sidelined him at various points. Judge's clarification addresses speculation about when and how he sustained the fracture that has affected his availability. The injury demonstrates the cumulative toll that baseball's physical demands, including defensive plays, can have on players over a season's course.