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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JUNE 11: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees gestures to the dugout after hitting a triple during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 11, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees played the first game of their series with the Cleveland Guardians (in the Bronx).
They lost by a score of 9-4.
Aaron Judge was out of the lineup, as he is currently dealing with an injury.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote: “The Yankees are saying that Aaron Judge’s bone bruise is in his right ribs. He feels it in his right shoulder.”
Cody Bellinger Makes Honest Statement After Judge News
Getty Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on June 02, 2026 in New York City.
Following the loss, Cody Bellinger was asked about Judge.
Bellinger (via SNY Yankees): “Huge loss in the lineup… We all gotta pick it up around him… Tough game today, and we gotta come out tomorrow and be ready to play.”
Bellinger finished Tuesday’s loss with two hits and one stolen base.
He is in his second season with the franchise.
Looking At Judge’s Situation
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Cody Bellinger #35 after Judge hit a solo home run against the Athletics in the top of the six inning at Sutter Health Park on May 10, 2025 in Sacramento, California.
It’s still unclear how much time the three-time MVP will miss.
He is currently batting .248 with 53 hits, 17 home runs, 38 RBI’s, 43 runs and five stolen bases in 59 games.
After the game, Aaron Boone provided the latest update on Judge.
Gary Phillips of NY Daily News Sports wrote: “After meeting with team physician Dr. Ahmad, there’s nothing new on Aaron Judge, Aaron Boone said. He is expected to see a specialist tomorrow, though.”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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