The New York Yankees ’ offseason has barely begun, and already the injury clouds are gathering over the Bronx. Anthony Volpe’s shoulder surgery and Carlos Rodón’s recent operation have cast doubt on their readiness for Opening Day. Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt remain long-term absentees, leaving the Yankees to stare down a 2026 season that’s already looking like a test of depth and patience.

But amid the uncertainty, the Bronx Bombers finally caught a break — and it’s a big one.

Both Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, who battled through nagging elbow injuries throughout 2025, will reportedly avoid surgery this winter. In a landscape littered with bad health news, that feels like a small victory wrapped in a sigh of relief.

Judge’s Elbow Scare Ends with Good News

Aaron Judge’s season

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