Aaron Judge is “hoping and praying” for the best for Gerrit Cole and has found the silver lining of a bleak Yankees camp.

That's why, like a handful of other veterans, Judge was held out of spring training games for the first week of camp. The wait will end soon, however, as manager Aaron Boone revealed when the $360 million star will make his debut.

The alarm bells keep ringing for the New York Yankees, as yet another Aaron Judge teammate will undergo evaluation for potential elbow issues—something that also troubled him last season.

TAMPA, Fla. — Waiting for outfield practice to begin on Field 3, Yankees captain Aaron Judge stood in foul territory paying attention to the starting infield for Saturday’s spring training game going through its final rounds of groundball drills.

Of course, Aaron Judge provides the straw that stirs the New York Yankees’ offense. His slugging abilities and RBI work make him a fearsome hitter for any American League opposing team. Judge needs to have a season of redemption.

The New York Yankees head into the 2025 MLB season with renewed optimism. What should the Yankees expect from Aaron Judge amid all of their lineup changes?

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