New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a stress fracture in his right rib, now approaching four weeks since his placement on the injured list. Judge confirmed Wednesday that updated scans have not yet been completed, delaying any concrete timetable for his return. He has not played since May 31, with the team placing him on the IL on June 5 after initial imaging and specialist consultations.

Without Judge, the Yankees have struggled, entering Wednesday with a 12-14 record in his absence. The team had won nine of their first 13 games without their captain but has since fallen into a six-game losing streak, hitting just .127 during that span. Judge, a three-time AL MVP, was batting .248 with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs before his injury.

This injury marks Judge's 10th stint on the IL since his 2016 debut, adding to a history of significant absences. Previous injuries include a fractured right wrist, a strained left oblique, and a fractured toe. The Yankees managed a 19-23 record during his injured list stint last season, but the team's current slump without him is stark.

Judge acknowledged the team's struggles, stating, "It's a little lack of focus. We got to dial it in." The Yankees continue to await imaging results before providing a more definitive update on their captain's status.