Aaron Judge Opens Up About Two Major Offseason Challenges He’s Preparing to Face, Including Physical Recovery and Team Direction
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has spoken candidly about the two significant challenges he is set to face during the upcoming offseason. Despite a stellar season, Judge is now preparing for the hurdles that lie ahead, both personally and professionally.
“I know there’s a lot to tackle in the offseason,” Judge said in a recent interview. “It’s going to be a busy time, but I’m ready for it. There are some things I need to take care of, but I’m focused on continuing to grow and prepare for the next season.”
The first challenge Judge faces is dealing with the mental and physical toll the season has taken on him. As a key figure in the Yankees' lineup, Judge has been at the forefront of the team's efforts all year long, which takes a toll on his body. He plans to focus on rest and recovery, making sure he's in peak condition for the start of next season.
“The season can be a grind,” Judge explained. “I’ve played a lot of baseball this year, and it’s important to give my body the rest it needs to come back even stronger. I’ll be working closely with the training staff to make sure I’m ready for spring training.”
The second challenge Judge will face is navigating the Yankees’ roster decisions and the team’s direction moving forward. As a team leader, Judge knows his role in shaping the culture and guiding the team through any changes in the offseason.
“There will be a lot of decisions made with the roster, and we’ve got to make sure we’re headed in the right direction,” Judge said. “I’ll be a part of that process, and I want to make sure we’re all aligned with the goal of winning championships.”
Despite these challenges, Judge remains confident that he will handle both with the same dedication he’s shown throughout his career. “It’s part of the job, and I’m ready to face whatever comes my way. My focus is always on winning, and I’ll do whatever it takes to help this team get back to where we need to be.”
Injury Update: Deebo Samuel a Game-Time Decision for Commanders vs. Chicago Bears
The Washington Commanders will help close out Week 6 of the 2025 NFL campaign on Monday Night Football when they take on the Chicago Bears. After pulling off a big win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5, the Commanders are feeling good about themselves right now, but injuries could change that feeling very quickly.
Washington has been hit hard by the injury bug early in the new season, and while it has quarterback Jayden Daniels back under center, he’s running out of guys to throw the ball to. Both Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown have been ruled out for this game, and hours before kickoff, they received a murky update on Deebo Samuel‘s injury status.
Deebo Samuel Labeled a Game-Time Decision for Commanders
Commanders Hoping to Grind Out Win Over Bears Amid Injury Woes
If Samuel can’t suit up, picking up a win could suddenly become much more difficult for the Commanders. That would leave an inexperienced trio of Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and Chris Moore as the team’s only wide receivers, with Zach Ertz also factoring into the mix at tight end. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is also questionable, which could present more issues for Washington.
The Bears aren’t necessarily the best team in the league, but they are coming off a bye week, which has allowed them to get a bit healthier for this game than the Commanders. Beyond that, they have also won their past two games, so they clearly have some positive momentum heading into this one. Washington will be closely monitoring Samuel’s status ahead of its 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, and his availability could play a huge role in determining who wins this game.
