Aaron Judge is out for Tuesday as manager Aaron Boone confirmed a bone bruise near his right shoulder. An MRI showed the injury, and Judge will see doctors later that day. The slugger missed the lineup for the clash with the Cleveland Guardians, leaving a gap in the Yankees’ outfield.

Judge, the American League MVP in each of the last two seasons, has hit .248 with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs this campaign. In the past 15 days he’s dropped to .178 and recorded only one homer since May 11, a sharp decline that raises questions about his offensive rhythm.

With Judge sidelined, Jose Caballero will start in right field, stepping into a role that could test his defensive range. The Guardians look to exploit the Yankees’ temporary weakness, while the Yankees must find a way to keep their lineup potent without their power bat.

The injury forces the Yankees to shuffle depth charts and could stretch the rest of the season. If Judge’s recovery stalls, the team’s offensive ceiling shrinks, impacting playoff positioning and the narrative of a back‑to‑back MVP season.