Judge Eyes Opening Day Amid Injury; Cole's Start Uncertain, Baseball's Latest Injury Updates
March 12, 2024
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is optimistic about recovering from abdominal discomfort in time for Opening Day on March 28.
Judge missed a significant portion of the previous season with a toe injury but is focused on a comeback for the new season.
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole may not be ready for the season opener due to an elbow injury, leading the team to explore other starting options.
Tampa Bay Rays' Taj Bradley was pulled from a start because of pectoral tightness, adding to the list of player injuries.
Reds' Frankie Montas is slated to be the starting pitcher for the season opener against Washington.
Rookie Jackson Jobe of the Detroit Tigers made a remarkable impression with a 101.8 mph pitch during spring training.
Miguel Cabrera, now retired, has joined the Tigers' camp as a special assistant.
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NBC News • Mar 12, 2024
Yankees star Aaron Judge not certain he'll be ready for Opening Day after undergoing an MRI
ESPN • Mar 12, 2024
Aaron Judge says abdominal MRI was clean, eyes Yankees' opener - ESPN
ESPN • Mar 12, 2024
Yankees' Gerrit Cole having more tests; status for opener in doubt - ESPN