Aaron Judge Can Afford To Slump Now, The Well-Rounded Yankees Are Winning

by Matthew Cain | May 2, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF

The New York Yankees newly named captain has been struggling early on this season.

Aaron Judge is batting below .207, but despite his struggles at the plate, he’s hit six Bro bombs and the Yankees find themselves near the top of the American League East standings. New York is 19-12 and is second in the AL East, due to the heroics of newly acquired hitter Juan Soto and a well-balanced roster that features six MLBbros.

Yankees Still Dangerous With Judge Struggling

The Yankees are still a deadly team even with Judge not performing up to par. This shows how deadly this New York team can be if everyone was performing great. With each passing game, the pressure is mounting for Judge, who broke out over the weekend with a couple of Bro bombs.

Will Aaron Judge Start Hitting Soon? 

The headlines have grown more critical and the whispers more pointed. Some are already questioning whether Judge has lost his prolific touch. Whether he can recapture the glory of his 2022 season. 

Fortunately, for the Yankees, it’s still just the first month of the season. So, hold your horses on pressing any panic buttons.  

In only the third month of baseball, Judge can catch fire at any minute. In the recent series against the Brewers, Judge homered and drew walks which were good signs. These plate appearances showed that he is slowly finding his form. 

Last year the Yankees had no identity without Judge, which placed great pressure on him. With a more balanced lineup this season, Judge can relax and be himself.  Even withstand a horrible slump and still enjoy the fruits of his team’s success.

If Judge can bring the batting average up around the .270 range by the All-Star break, then that will be just fine for the Yankees. 

New York Yankees Have A New Swag

There is a new swagger in the Bronx. New York acquired fellow MLBbro Marcus Stroman, who is providing ace stuff while Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole rehabs his injury that has sidelined him since the spring.

Their pitching staff, anchored by Stroman is solid and making it hard for opposing batters. Behind the plate, catchers Austin Wells and Jose Trevino provided a steady hand, guiding the staff through each inning with skill and finesse.

All of these key factors will help Judge break out of his slump and keep him from pressing too much. 

Yankees Don’t Need 60-Homer Aaron Judge To Win 

 Judge will not have to be his former MVP self to produce in crucial spots for the team. If he can provide power and draw walks when the Yankees need these skills, we’re looking at legit World Series contenders.