The energy coming from the New York Yankees’ camp took a huge hit after ace Gerrit Cole underwent season-ending elbow surgery. But the Bronx Bombers are still loaded with talent, so it’s important that nobody writes them off.
In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising to see manager Aaron Boone’s team return to the World Series this year.
Jedd Pagaduan of ClutchPoints recently predicted the Yankees would win the American League East while Judge secures his third American League MVP.
“Ultimately, the success of the Yankees will hinge on whether or not Aaron Judge can produce at an MVP level,” Pagaduan wrote. “Talent, however, is never the question with Judge. It’s whether or not he can stay healthy for the entire season, which he was unable to do for the team in 2023, when they finished fourth in the AL East.
Judge, however, in this hypothetical world, will be able to shake off any injury woes and continue to rake as well as ever despite the departure of Juan Soto, leading to him winning his third MVP award as the Yankees take after their best player and win the division crown.”
For the Yankees to win the division without Cole, it’s going to take a huge year from Judge. More importantly than anything, it’s going to take a healthy year from Judge.
The Bronx Bombers lost Juan Soto in free agency and Cole to this devastating injury. This season is going to push Judge to the test, but he’s the best hitter on the planet.
