Yankees' Aaron Judge Ahead in Elbow Recovery

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is progressing ahead of schedule in his recovery from a right elbow flexor strain, with manager Aaron Boone reporting that the superstar outfielder has ramped up his throwing program in preparation for the World Baseball Classic and spring training.

The injury occurred on July 25, 2025, during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays when Judge attempted to throw out runner Davis Schneider at the plate. He continued playing for two more games before landing on the injured list for 10 days. Upon returning, Judge served as the designated hitter for about a month before resuming outfield duties in September. An MRI after the season showed the elbow healing well, and doctors ruled out surgery. Boone provided the latest update during a January 28 Zoom call with reporters, noting Judge's strong condition. "He's doing really well, and actually he has ramped up his throwing program a little bit more because he's getting ready for the WBC," Boone said. "So he's ahead of the game more so than he even normally is from a throwing standpoint. I know it's going really well for him, and he feels ready to go right away in camp."