On Wednesday, the New York Yankees played the second game of their series with the Chicago White Sox (at home) in the Bronx.
The Yankees won by a score of 10-5.
They now have a 2-0 lead in the series (and will look to go for the sweep on Thursday).
Injured New York Yankees Star Owed $200 Million
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees have been playing without their best player (Aaron Judge) since May 31.
Judge had been batting .248 with 53 hits, 17 home runs, 38 RBIs, 43 runs and five stolen bases in 59 games.
MLB.com wrote (on June 12): “After a period of rest and recovery, will be evaluated again in 4-6 weeks (approximately July 3-July 17) to determine level of healing and appropriate next steps.”
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on after grounding out during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Judge is seen by many as the best player in the entire MLB.
That said, it’s still worth pointing out that the Yankees owe the three-time MVP $200 million after this season.
He will make $40 million per year until 2031.
When healthy, Judge is worth every dollar (and more).
That said, it will still be worth watching how he ends his career, as he’ll be 39 years old during the final season of the contract.
Looking At Judge
GettyAaron 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.
Judge was picked in the 1st round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Fresno State.
He has spent all 11 seasons of his legendary career in New York.
The future Hall of Famer is batting .291 with 1,258 hits, 385 home runs, 868 RBIs, 916 runs and 70 stolen bases in 1,204 games.
He will be reimaged in approximately four to six weeks.
Yankees Right Now
GettyJazz Chisholm Jr. #13 (R) of the New York Yankees celebrates his solo home run with Jose Caballero #72 in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox #72 at Yankee Stadium on June 17, 2026 in New York City.
Even without Judge, the Yankees are at the top of the American League East with a 45-27 record in 72 games.
They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games (and are 21-12 in 33 games at home).
After one more game with the White Sox, the Yankees will host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
Injured New York Yankees Star Still Owed $200 Million