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Latest Yankees injuries and transactions

August 15, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.

Gil pitches two hitless innings at High-A, could be bullpen option down stretch

August 15, 2026

TORONTO -- After making his return to the mound on Tuesday with High-A Hudson Valley, Yankees right-hander Luis Gil made the short turnaround to start once again for the Renegades on Friday night. Gil worked two scoreless innings against Wilmington, keeping the Blue Rocks out of the hit column while

Judge plays catch for first time, marking key step in rehab

August 15, 2026

TORONTO -- With the Yankees in need of an offensive boost, Aaron Judge took a step forward in his path back to the Bronx Bombers’ lineup on Friday. Judge played catch in New York for the first time in his rehab from a fractured right rib, which the three-time American

Rodón on verge of returning to Yanks following 7-K rehab outing 

@mkrwrt
August 13, 2026

NEW YORK -- There’s a good chance that Carlos Rodón has completed his final step towards returning to the mound for the Yankees. The left-hander, continuing his comeback from left elbow inflammation, tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings for Double-A Somerset on Thursday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. Rodón threw 58

Gil throws one inning, pounds zone in first Minor League rehab outing

@mkrwrt
August 11, 2026

NEW YORK -- Luis Gil made another key step Tuesday in his methodical return to the Yankees' roster. The 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Award winner began his Minor League rehab assignment at High-A Hudson Valley, notching a one-inning start in his first appearance since going on the

Rodón throws 48 pitches in rehab start, could piggyback upon return to Yankees

August 8, 2026

NEW YORK – It had been more than a month since Carlos Rodón's most recent appearance in a game situation, and the Yankees left-hander seemed as curious as anyone to find out what it would look like. Rodón allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings, including a

Judge cleared to take significant step forward in rehab progression

Bellinger takes on-field batting practice for first time
August 5, 2026

NEW YORK – Aaron Judge reached a significant milestone as he works to rejoin the Yankees lineup. The three-time American League MVP has been cleared to participate in light activities, including outdoor running and upper-body resistance training. Judge worked out on the field at Yankee Stadium prior to Wednesday’s game

Here's the latest on Aaron Judge's rib injury

August 4, 2026

The Yankees remain confident that Aaron Judge will play again this season. But when general manager Brian Cashman was asked during a media scrum Monday night if it’s possible that the Yanks captain could miss the rest of 2026, he did not rule out that possibility.

Bellinger to miss 4-6 weeks with Grade 2 hamstring strain

July 27, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Yankees were dressing for their charter flight late on Sunday evening, and Aaron Judge was in a far corner of the visiting clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park, expressing optimism about how their internal depth could help weather a new injury challenge. Spencer Jones and Jasson Domínguez would

Bellinger lands on IL with hamstring strain; Spencer Jones recalled

July 26, 2026

PHILADELPHIA – The Yankees have spent the summer without several of their most recognizable stars on the active roster. Aaron Judge remains in limbo as he waits for his fractured right rib to heal, and Giancarlo Stanton is moving slowly in his running progression after a pair of right calf

Fried to toss one more rehab start then rejoin Yanks' rotation

@maxralph_
July 21, 2026

Max Fried appears to be on the verge of returning to the Yankees. The left-hander will make one more rehab start on Wednesday before rejoining the Bombers' rotation next week when the team is in Chicago, manager Aaron Boone told the “Talkin’ Yanks” podcast. Fried is expected to work up

Schmidt reaches major rehab milestone with first live BP

July 20, 2026

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Judge's re-imaging shows healing, but not enough for baseball activities

July 18, 2026

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge underwent a re-imaging procedure on his fractured right rib during the All-Star break that revealed signs of healing, but not yet enough to clear the Yankees captain for resumption of baseball activities. Judge had the imaging performed on Wednesday. He is believed to have sustained

Fried goes 3 innings in first rehab start with Yanks' Triple-A squad

July 17, 2026

NEW YORK – Max Fried pitched three innings of two-run ball for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre against Worcester on Friday night in his first Minor League rehab start of the season. Fried allowed five hits (including one homer), struck out three and walked none. He threw 52 pitches, 32 for strikes. The

Judge (rib) set for imaging during All-Star break to map out return

July 9, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Aaron Judge will have his fractured right rib reimaged during the All-Star break, which should provide a clearer timeline for the Yankees captain’s expected return, general manager Brian Cashman said on Thursday. Judge has been on the injured list since June 5, at which time the Yankees

Chisholm back in Yankees' lineup a day after early exit

July 7, 2026

Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was back in the Yankees' lineup for their series opener against the Rays at Tropicana Field on Monday, a day after he left Sunday’s game against the Twins in the sixth inning because of right big toe discomfort. X-rays on the toe were negative on

Stanton still not running since injury setback; return remains up in air

July 6, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Giancarlo Stanton has not resumed running since his latest setback recovering from a right calf strain, and it’s anyone’s guess when the Yankees’ slugger might be ready to rejoin the lineup. Stanton did not travel with the Yankees to Tropicana Field as they opened a four-game series

Fried (bone bruise) throws 36 pitches in encouraging live BP session

July 5, 2026

NEW YORK -- Yankees left-hander Max Fried, on the injured list since mid-May because of a left elbow bone bruise, continues to make progress. After having a bullpen session on Friday, Fried threw live batting practice Sunday morning at Yankee Stadium. He threw 36 pitches without any problems. Fried was

Yanks No. 4 prospect Lagrange shut down for 6 weeks

July 3, 2026

Hard-throwing right-hander Carlos Lagrange, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Yankees’ No. 4 prospect (and No. 85 prospect overall), will not throw for approximately six weeks because of a capsular sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced Friday. The Yankees placed Lagrane on the seven-day Triple-A injured list on

Rodón (left elbow inflammation) to IL; Grisham, McMahon return to Yanks

July 3, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees lost another starter on Friday as left-hander Carlos Rodón was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Tuesday) with left elbow inflammation. In a series of corresponding moves, third baseman Ryan McMahon and outfielder Trent Grisham were reinstated from the 10-day injured list, and

Grisham takes encouraging step toward Yankees return

@Theo_DeRosa
July 1, 2026

Trent Grisham is nearing a return to the Yankees’ lineup, and his first rehab appearance on Wednesday was a promising sign.

McMahon, Jones among Yanks dealing with stomach bug

July 1, 2026

NEW YORK -- Ryan McMahon was scratched from a scheduled Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday, as several Yankees may be dealing with an outbreak of food poisoning, manager Aaron Boone said. Trent Grisham remains scheduled to play for Double-A Somerset against Hartford, with first pitch scheduled

Grisham, McMahon take ABs off Fried in preparation for return Friday

June 30, 2026

NEW YORK -- Max Fried was back in action on the Yankee Stadium mound Tuesday, an encouraging sight as the hurler works toward returning from a left elbow bone bruise that has kept him out of the rotation since May 13. The Yankees were also watching the hitters closely. Trent

Latest on Judge's timeline to return from rib fracture

June 30, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees appear to be working toward an August return for captain Aaron Judge, with manager Aaron Boone saying on Tuesday that the slugger may still be a “couple weeks” away from reimaging his fractured rib. That suggests the Yankees’ captain could undergo those tests toward the

Chisholm in concussion protocol after ugly collision with Domínguez

June 30, 2026

NEW YORK – It was a painful night for the Yankees on Monday at Yankee Stadium. New York lost to the Tigers, 7-3, its fifth straight defeat and eighth in its past 10 games. Worse, the Yankees lost second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was nearly knocked out after colliding