The New York Yankees They received mixed news after the season closed. Your star Aaron Judge He will not need surgery on his right elbow, although his throwing has been limited since July due to a flexor tendon injury. According to manager Aaron Boone, a recent MRI confirmed that “an operation will not be necessary.”
However, the Yankees will face the temporary loss of two key pieces: Anthony Volpe and Carlos Rodón. The young shortstop underwent surgery Tuesday by Dr. Christopher Ahmad to repair the labrum in his left shoulder. Boone reported that Volpe will be able to start hitting in four months, although he will not be able to pitch or dive for balls for six months, so he could miss Opening Day 2026.
For his part, left-handed Carlos Rodón underwent surgery by Dr. Neal ElAttrache to remove loose bodies from his left elbow and file a bone spur. He will have eight weeks without pitching, which will delay his start to the season a few weeks, according to Boone.
The manager also confirmed that Giancarlo Stanton will not require elbow surgery, and announced changes to the coaching staff: Mike Harkey (bullpen coach), Travis Chapman (first base and infield coach) and Pat Roessler (hitting assistant) will not return in 2026.
