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Last updated: June 6, 2026, 2:56 AM ET

Yankees Injury Concerns

Aaron Judge confirmed a rib fracture that will sideline the three-time MVP, with the outfielder revealing the injury originally occurred during an April dive for a ball. The Yankees will recall catcher Ali Sánchez on Saturday, optioning J.C. Escarra to Triple-A as they adjust to playing without their star slugger. Judge's absence creates significant uncertainty for New York's playoff chances as they enter a crucial stretch of the season without their primary offensive weapon.

Cardinals & Rangers Return Stars

In St. Louis, outfielder Lars Nootbaar made an immediate impact in his return from the 60-day injured list, contributing two hits and an RBI to fuel the Cardinals' 10-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, the Rangers activated SS Corey Seager and OF Wyatt Langford from the injured list, bolstering their lineup ahead of a series against the Guardians with both stars returning from back and forearm injuries respectively. These activations provide significant boosts to both teams as they navigate the competitive AL and NL landscapes.

Trade Deadline Outlook

While the Cubs remain uninterested in pursuing deadline deals according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, who called the trade deadline "the furthest thing from my mind," the rest of the league is already to potential moves. As trade season heats up, Jeff Passan has identified several big names who could potentially switch teams before the deadline, creating an intriguing market landscape as contenders seek upgrades while sellers evaluate their assets in what promises to be an active July marketplace.