New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is sidelined due to a bone bruise in his ribs, which has been affecting his shoulder. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the diagnosis after imaging, noting Judge has been playing through nagging soreness that worsened over the weekend. Judge last played on Sunday and is out of the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Despite the injury, he has still hit 17 home runs in 59 games this season, though his batting average of .248 is the lowest of his career for a full-season pace.

Judge is scheduled to meet with a doctor Tuesday night to determine the recovery timeline. The team hopes the issue remains day-to-day rather than requiring a 10-day injured list placement. In his absence, utility player José Caballero is stepping in to play right field. Caballero has appeared in 49 games this season, posting a .263/.318/.388 slash line with four home runs and 15 RBI.

If Judge’s absence extends, the Yankees may recall Spencer Jones or continue relying on Caballero until Jasson Domínguez returns from his own injury stint. The team is balancing short-term coverage with long-term health as the season progresses.