"Judge suffered a flexor strain in his throwing elbow in late July, which kept him sidelined for 10 games. While he returned to the lineup as a designated hitter, he did not return to his position in right field until Sept. 5. His arm was clearly compromised throughout the remainder of the season. For a player who can throw above 90 mph from the outfield, Judge's velocity was significantly down."
"The fact that Judge's throws were not getting stronger as the 2025 campaign descended into the postseason continued to leave the door open for surgery, which would have significantly altered his offseason plans and potentially delayed the start of the 2026 season. That is of no concern, now, as the likely American League MVP can hit the ground running next year as the Yankees look to put the disappointment of their ALDS exit in the rear-view mirror."
Aaron Judge suffered a flexor strain in his throwing elbow in late July that kept him sidelined for 10 games. He returned as a designated hitter and resumed playing right field on Sept. 5. His throwing velocity remained significantly reduced, highlighted by a 73.2 mph throw in the AL Wild Card Series that failed to prevent Nick Sogard from stretching a single into a double. Surgery is not required this offseason, allowing Judge to enter 2026 without surgical delay. Shortstop Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery and cannot hit for four months or dive for six, likely delaying his 2026 start.
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