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Yankees Say Aaron Judge’s Elbow Rehab Has Him Ahead of His Usual Spring Pace

Manager Aaron Boone credits World Baseball Classic preparation for the accelerated throwing progress.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on in the dugout before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Oct 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a single during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Boone said Judge has ramped up his throwing program and feels ready to go right away in camp.
  • The right fielder sustained a right flexor strain in late July 2025, served as designated hitter for a stretch, and returned to the outfield in September.
  • Concerns from a 73.2 mph Wild Card lob eased when Judge unleashed a 90.2 mph throw to third in ALDS Game 1.
  • Surgery was ruled out after the season, and there have been no new setbacks reported this winter.
  • Judge is set to captain Team USA in March's World Baseball Classic as the Yankees monitor his workload following a .331/.457/.688, 53-HR, 114-RBI 2025.