Aaron Judge's Elbow Strain Raises Concerns for Yankees' 2026 Season

Aaron Judge's health, particularly a flexor strain in his right elbow, is a major concern for the New York Yankees heading into the 2025-26 offseason. Despite briefly landing on the injured list over the summer, Judge played 152 games, returning first as a designated hitter and then to right field, performing "amazing, as usual." While his arm strength improved, there was still "trepidation about his throwing." Following the Yankees' elimination, Judge stated, "We’ll definitely do some work on it. We’ll do some work on it and get it right," though he couldn't confirm if surgery was needed, saying, "I’m not a doctor. I don’t know." The team faces questions about whether this injury will significantly impact his 2026 season, especially as they push for a World Series title during his prime.