But the crowd at Steinbrenner Field will not see the reigning AL MVP in Friday’s opener and instead will have to wait an extra week to watch him in action this spring, as manager Aaron Boone has circled March 1 as Judge’s likely spring debut.

Aaron Judge said a lot without speaking a word during a live batting practice session at the New York Yankees' spring training site in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday. Facing fellow teammate and 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil,

New York Yankees fans hoping to see Aaron Judge homer this spring need to wait longer than they hoped. Thankfully for the Yankees, Judge isn’t injured. The Bombers have enough injury issues as is, especially with slugger Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) questionable for Opening Day.