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“Aaron Judge is going to have big man injuries like Giancarlo Stanton” – MLB insider gives reality check on potential Corey Seager to Yankees trade

MLB insider Joel Sherman recommended Corey Seager and Freddie Freeman to the New York Yankees, the winter both hitters reached the open market.

By Kaushani Chatterjee · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:56 AM

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MLB insider Joel Sherman warned the New York Yankees against trading for Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager.
Sherman stated Aaron Judge could experience big man injuries similar to Giancarlo Stanton as he enters his mid-30s.
Seager has five years remaining on a 10-year, $325 million contract at roughly $31.5 million per year.

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MLB insider Joel Sherman warned against the New York Yankees trading for Corey Seager, arguing New York risks acquiring the injury-prone final years of the shortstop's contract. Speaking on "The Show" podcast, Sherman highlighted concerns about aging sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, projecting Judge could face recurring injuries typical of larger players.

Seager has five years and approximately $157.5 million remaining on his 10-year, $325 million contract with the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, Yankees captain Aaron Judge previously urged team management to go all-in to address roster holes following an ALDS playoff exit against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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