Aaron Judge’s MVP three-peat hopes take massive hit after injury news

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Aaron Judge's bid for a third consecutive MVP award faces a serious setback due to injury. The Yankees slugger, who won back-to-back MVPs in 2022 and 2023, now sees his candidacy dimmed as he deals with a significant physical issue at a crucial stretch of the season. Judge's injury arrives at a moment when his team is competing for playoff position, potentially limiting his playing time and statistical accumulation down the stretch. While the full extent of his absence remains unclear, analysts suggest his window for a historic three-peat trophy has narrowed considerably.