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Judge Avoids Elbow Surgery as Yankees Say Volpe, Rodón to Miss Start of 2026

Injury timelines now shape the Yankees' early 2026 roster decisions.

Oct 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning during game three of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Oct 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Toronto Blue Jays players celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Oct 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA;New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodón (55) is relieved of his pitching duties in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone said an MRI showed Aaron Judge will not need a right-elbow procedure, and he will rest and strengthen the arm this offseason.
  • Anthony Volpe had arthroscopic repair of his left shoulder labrum by Dr. Christopher Ahmad and is restricted from hitting for four months and diving for six, making Opening Day unlikely.
  • Carlos Rodón underwent an arthroscopic elbow cleanup by Dr. Neal ElAttrache to remove loose bodies and shave a bone spur, and he faces an eight-week no-throw period that will delay his 2026 debut.
  • Boone and GM Brian Cashman projected Volpe and Rodón to open 2026 on the injured list, with returns that could extend into May.
  • Gerrit Cole is progressing from Tommy John surgery but is not expected for Opening Day, and the team also noted Giancarlo Stanton does not need elbow surgery and confirmed coaching changes including Mike Harkey and Travis Chapman not returning and Jake Hirst moving into the assistant hitting coach role.