Aaron Judge Sidelined For Most of 2026 Season Due to Injuries

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was sidelined for most of the 2026 season due to injuries, playing in just 66 games. Judge, who won AL MVP in three of the four previous seasons, saw his absence open the door for Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez to capture the unanimous 2026 AL MVP award. Judge is expected to be back and ready to contend for the award as early as next season.