Yankees’ Aaron Judge Praises Brewers Star Amid Infield Doubts: ‘I Wish We Had Him’

BusinessSportsMoneyYankees’ Aaron Judge Praises Brewers Star Amid Infield Doubts: ‘I Wish We Had Him’ByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 08:00am EDTMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 08: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees during batting practice before game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 08, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWhen the New York Yankees opened up the Major League Baseball season with a lopsided win over the San Francisco Giants, it seemed as if their batting order could carry the team to plenty of wins.And, indeed, the Yankees climbed to the top of the American League standings thanks to a strong start from star sluggers Ben Rice and Aaron Judge.ForbesYankees’ Aaron Boone Offers 2-Word Response On Former All-Star’s Gruesome InjuryBy Peter ChawagaNew York Yankees Infield Struggles Push Series LossesBut the team has hit a bit of a rough patch, dropping two straight series as it headed into a highly anticipated Subway Series against the New York Mets. And among its problems has been a shaky infield.“And now back to ‘As The Infield Turns,’ with slumping Jazz Chisholm Jr. benched Tuesday, Jose Caballero placed on the injured list and Anthony Volpe back from beyond,” Pete Caldera wrote for NorthJersey.com.Despite aspirations for a 50-50 season, Chisholm has just four home runs and 12 stolen bases so far, while Volpe was only promoted from the minors because Caballero was sidelined. Meanwhile, third baseman Ryan McMahon and catcher Austin Wells each have just three homers so far.MORE FOR YOUForbesPhillies Send Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message Amid Bryce Harper SurgeBy Peter ChawagaNew York Yankees’ Aaron Judge Sends Milwaukee Brewers, Brice Turang MessageAs Judge’s team struggles through its recent series and his infield teammat...