Yankees consider Tarik Skubal in light of Aaron Judge injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The New York Yankees are evaluating potential interest in pitcher Tarik Skubal, linked to Aaron Judge's ongoing injury status. The Yankees possess a strong starting rotation but may reconsider their needs depending on Judge's health. With Judge sidelined, the determination of how aggressively to pursue Skubal could shift, particularly with the trade deadline approaching. Current assessments suggest the Yankees could still be in a strong position even without Judge.
- •Yankees may pursue pitcher Tarik Skubal amid Aaron Judge injury concerns
- •Yankees lead AL in pitching fWAR, indicating strong rotation depth
- •Current trade deadline discussions influenced by Judge's status
- •Yankees rank third in run differential in MLB
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Tarik Skubal update has everything to do with Aaron Judge
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