Tino Martinez questions Aaron Judge's comments after Yankees' playoff exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Yankees legend Tino Martinez expressed skepticism about Aaron Judge's call for the team to make significant roster changes following their postseason elimination. The Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series after defeating the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series. Martinez praised Judge but questioned what further moves were necessary, suggesting the team lacked consistency rather than talent. Judge, sidelined during the postseason due to injury, indicated his desire for the front office to address weaknesses on the team. The future of the roster ahead of the next season remains uncertain.
- •Yankees lost to the Rays in the ALDS, ending their postseason run.
- •Aaron Judge missed the playoffs due to injury after a limited regular season.
- •Tino Martinez questions the need for major roster changes.
- •Judge calls for the front office to address team weaknesses.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — “I Don’t Know What Else They Need” – Yankees Legend Delivers Reality Check on Aaron Judge’s Comments After Postseason Collapse
"Yankees legend Tino Martinez has questioned what more the team needs to do after Aaron Judge urged the front office to go all in following their postseason elimination. The New York Yankees’ 2026 postseason lasted just five games and ended with a sweep in the American League Division Series.
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