Aaron Judge\’s Final Verdict Coming Out By Thursday Night Amid MLB Investigation

The New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge had the season of his life in 2022, striking a record 62 home runs in AL East. Therefore, it is natural that every team in the MLB would like to have him by their side. Lately, the star rejected the Yankees\’ offer of $234.5 million to enter free agency after the conclusion of the season. Still, the Yankees have not given up on the idea of re-acquiring the player. The manager has previously stated that money will be an issue for the Yankees to sign Judge. 

As per the reports, the negotiation between the Yankees and Judge has been going on for several weeks now. Yankees chairman Hal Steinbrenner even went on to say that he had positive conversations with the slugger. He is optimistic about Judge and the Yankees moving forward with a deal. 

Meanwhile, after several weeks of sitcom-esque \’will they, won\’t they\’ situation, there is still no certainty about Judge\’s future. However, there is buzz that Thursday could be the night of the big reveal about which team Aaron Judge will play for in the coming seasons of MLB. According to rumors, Judge is expected to make some big announcements on Thursday night regarding his future. 

Aaron Judge Is The Favourite For AL MVP!

With the kind of season Aaron Judge had with the Yankees in 2022, it is hardly surprising seeing his name among the front runners for multiple MLB awards. A few days ago, he won the Hank Aaron award. Judge is now the frontrunner to win the American League MVP award after his 62-home run season with the Yankees, which set a record. Following a vote by the Baseball Writers Association of America, the AL MVP will be named on Thursday night.

Judge broke the previous American League record with 62 home runs and a Triple Crown bid. He is currently the frontrunner. DH Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros and two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels are the other finalists.

The defending AL MVP Shohei Ohtani poses Judge\’s strongest challenge for the award after the two-way standout for the Angels had another outstanding year on the pitching and at the plate. Nevertheless, he did it for a losing team, whereas Judge had a historic season and carried the Yankees to the AL East title.

MLB Investigating Judge & Mets!

According to rumors, MLB is investigating some recent statements made regarding Aaron Judge and Justin Verlander. The investigation aims to determine if they went against the CBA by influencing the free agency marketplace for the relevant players. The players\’ association appears to want to look into any recorded conversations between the two owners over this alleged Judge arrangement.

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