Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees' two-time MVP, is facing a potential derailment of his chances for a third consecutive MVP award due to a right shoulder injury. He was forced to leave the game against the Oakland Athletics on May 31 and has since been diagnosed with a bone bruise, sidelining him for at least the upcoming game against the Cleveland Guardians. Although Judge has had a solid season with a .248 batting average, 17 home runs, and 38 RBIs, his performance in May was below his usual standards, raising questions about his overall health and impact on the team. Currently, his Wins Above Replacement (WAR) is trailing behind that of Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt and teammate Cody Bellinger. The Yankees are now in a position to evaluate their performance without Judge, who is considered irreplaceable in their lineup. His absence could reinforce his value to the team, potentially affecting MVP voting as the season progresses.