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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.

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.