Yankees Face Pressure as Aaron Judge Named 2026 WBC Captain

Aaron Judge has been named captain for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, eliciting mixed reactions from fans. While many Yankees supporters celebrated the honor as a validation of Judge's status, concerns arose over potential injuries, particularly following Edwin Diaz's season-ending injury during the last WBC. Meanwhile, Yankees closer Devin Williams is struggling with a 12.00 ERA at the start of the season, but manager Aaron Boone remains confident he will regain form, citing a need for better strike control. Despite Williams' early season troubles and lack of clean innings, Boone believes improvements are on the horizon. The Yankees' pitching rotation is under scrutiny as well, especially after a dismal performance from pitcher Marcus Stroman, raising questions about possible roster changes. Boone's optimism is tested as the team navigates these early challenges.