Time to panic in the Bronx? What Aaron Judge's inj...

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Aaron Judge's rib fracture has thrust the Yankees into unexpected crisis territory as the 2026 season unfolds. The three-time MVP's absence creates a gaping hole in New York's lineup at a moment when the team must decide whether to buy or sell at the trade deadline. Judge's injury timeline remains unclear, leaving the front office to navigate a critical window where every game matters in a competitive AL East. The question now isn't whether the Yankees can survive without their star, it's how long they'll have to.