Aaron Judge sat out the *entire* 2026 MLB Playoffs because of a nagging rib injury, leaving Yankees fans wondering what the heck was going on. Now, we finally have an update from Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, and it gives us a clear picture of when we can expect the slugger back on the field.
Judge’s Rib Injury Sidelined Him for the Whole Postseason
This wasn’t just a bump or a bruise; Judge’s rib injury was serious enough to keep him completely off the field for the entire 2026 MLB Playoffs. Talk about a brutal blow for any team, especially with a star slugger like him. It definitely left a huge hole in their lineup when it mattered most, and fans were holding their breath for any news on his status.
Cashman Confirms 2027 Spring Training Return
The good news? Cashman told reporters that the Yankees are looking forward to having Judge ready for spring training in 2027. That’s a huge sigh of relief for the Bronx Bombers faithful, even if it meant missing out on the postseason run. Cashman even specifically said that both the Yankees and Judge “feel like we’re in a good place” regarding the recovery. It sounds like they’re optimistic about his full return and not rushing anything.
So, while missing the 2026 playoffs was a tough pill to swallow, the focus is now squarely on Judge being fully healthy and back to crushing dingers when the 2027 season kicks off. Here’s hoping he comes back stronger than ever.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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