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flag Yankees: Judge avoids surgery, Volpe and Rodón miss Opening Day, Cole progresses, coaching changes.

flag Yankees star Aaron Judge will not need surgery for his right elbow flexor strain, manager Aaron Boone confirmed after the team’s postseason exit, with an MRI showing improvement and a rehab plan for the offseason. flag Shortstop Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery to repair a labrum tear and is expected to begin hitting in four months, while left-hander Carlos Rodón had elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and shave a bone spur, requiring eight weeks without throwing. flag Both Volpe and Rodón could miss Opening Day. flag Gerrit Cole, recovering from Tommy John surgery, is set to throw lightly off a mound next week and may return near the start of the season. flag The Yankees also announced coaching changes, with bullpen coach Mike Harkey and first base/infield coach Travis Chapman not returning in 2026.

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