Top MLB Trade Targets for the New York Yankees With Aaron Judge Injured

The three-time MVP may be out until the All-Star break, as the Yankees may turn to the trade market in an attempt to replace his production.

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits an RBI single to score Paul Goldschmidt #48 against the Athletics in the top of the third inning at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif., on May 31, 2026. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

What had been a bit of a mystery for the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge became clearer earlier this week when the star outfielder was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right rib. While the early timetable for Judge’s return to play is four-to-six weeks, that’s a bit of a relief as some within the organization initially feared he had a season-ending injury.

While that’s not the case, the Yankees will be without the three-time MVP until likely after the All-Star break. Since 2020, New York is 138 games over .500 when Judge is in the lineup, compared to nine games under .500 when he’s not.