​Is Aaron Judge playing in the All-Star Game? Why Yankees’ superstar is out originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New York Yankees got off to a great start to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn the top of the first inning, Cody Bellinger delivered a two-run single.Up next? Ben Rice, RBI single.They had to hold the mantle for the Bronx Bombers, because Aaron Judge can’t do it right now.MORE: How Jordan Walker overcame the bust labelNo, Judge isn’t a part of this year’s All-Star proceedings.He’s been out for a large chunk of the first half of the season.Judge is injured.He has a fracture in his ribs that has kept him out since late May.The Yankees are doing more imaging to figure out when he may be able to return, but as of now, he’s still not back on the field.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRintaro Sasaki has a big choice to make between MLB and NPBCC Sabathia’s son gets drafted by one of his former teamsAfter 9 years in the minor leagues, a magical moment for Tigers catcherHow Rays turned Tim Beckham bust draft pick into Junior CamineroBarry Bonds’ nephew has a chance to be key pick in 2026 MLB Draft