New York, NY — April 25, 2025
In a stunning development that has rocked the baseball world, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has officially announced the suspension of New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge following the conclusion of an internal investigation into alleged violations of league rules.
The league released a statement early Friday confirming that Judge will be suspended for 20 games without pay, effective immediately, after it was determined that he violated the MLB’s code of conduct involving the use of unauthorized communication devices during games.
Sources familiar with the investigation say the issue stemmed from multiple incidents during the 2024 postseason, where Judge was allegedly seen using a smartwatch-like device in the dugout—raising concerns of potential sign stealing or unauthorized coordination with off-field staff.
“This is not a decision we took lightly,” Commissioner Manfred said in a press conference. “Aaron Judge is one of the faces of our sport and a role model to millions. However, no player is above the rules. After thorough review, we found sufficient evidence to issue a suspension in accordance with our integrity policies.”
The Yankees organization has responded with a brief statement acknowledging the suspension while expressing disappointment.
“We respect the league’s findings and will continue to support Aaron as he goes through this difficult moment,” said Yankees GM Brian Cashman. “We believe in accountability and upholding the values of the game.”
Judge, 33, has not publicly commented but is expected to address the media in the coming days. This marks the first disciplinary action of his storied career, casting a shadow over what had been a strong start to the 2025 season.
The Yankees, currently sitting atop the AL East, will now be without their captain and offensive leader during a crucial stretch of the season.
The story is developing. Updates to follow.
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