Yankees Weigh Surprising Aaron Judge Move After Career Low

BusinessSportsMoneyYankees Weigh Surprising Aaron Judge Move After Career LowByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 24, 2026, 01:46pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe New York Yankees enjoyed a highly anticipated return this week, though it preceded a third-straight divisional loss.On Friday, the team could celebrate the return of franchise ace Gerrit Cole after a prolonged absence following Tommy John surgery. But a strong outing wasn’t enough to beat the American League East leading Tampa Bay Rays.“Cole allowed two hits over six shutout innings Friday night in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction surgery,” the Associated Press reported. “He left with a 1-0 lead that the Yankees wasted in a 4-2 loss to the major-league-best Tampa Bay Rays.”ForbesDodgers Will Smith Offers 3-Word Response On Injury Concerns After AbsenceBy Peter ChawagaNew York Yankees’ Aaron Judge Reaches Longest RBI Drought Of CareerThough Cole’s performance was encouraging, the Yankees have growing reason for concern about another franchise superstar, as Aaron Judge went hitless in the game and has seen his batting average dip to .245. Judge is now embroiled in an 11-game streak without an RBI, which is a new career low.“The Yankees can’t thrive without Judge, which explains why they’ve lost 10 of their last 14 while the captain is in an 11-game RBI drought,” Bob Klapisch wrote for NJ.com. “That’s the longest cold snap of Judge’s career. It feels like an eternity. Past performance tells us Judge will regain his str...