Bryce Harper praises Aaron Judge amid ongoing injury absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Bryce Harper expressed admiration for Yankees star Aaron Judge during a recent media availability on July 13, 2026. Harper cited Judge as the player he would most like to play with in MLB history, referencing their time together during the World Baseball Classic. Judge has been sidelined with an injury since May 31, affecting his participation as a 2026 MLB All-Star. The remarks come as Harper prepares for the All-Star game, where both players were announced as participants despite Judge's absence due to injury.
- •Bryce Harper praised Aaron Judge during media availability on July 13.
- •Harper would choose Judge as his favorite MLB teammate.
- •Judge has been out injured since May 31, 2026.
- •Both players were named 2026 MLB All-Stars despite Judge's absence.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Bryce Harper Makes Honest Statement About Yankees Star Aaron Judge
"Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge are two of the most notable stars in all of baseball.Both players are 2026 MLB All-Stars, but Judge has been out with an injury since May 31.At his recent media availability on Monday, Harper made an honest statement about Judge (h/t SNY Yankees).Reporter: “What’s one player in MLB history you’d […] The post Bryce Harper Makes Honest Statement About Yankees Star Aaron Judge appeared first on HEAVY.
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