Yankees vs. Rockies Prediction, Odds & Props: Aaron Judge Returns
- The superstar outfielder has been sidelined since May 31, 2026, due to a stress fracture in his rib, missing approximately three months of action.
- EST at Yankee Stadium and will be broadcast on the YES Network and Rockies.TV.
- The run line is set with New York at -1.5 (-155) and Colorado at +1.5 (+128).
The superstar outfielder has been sidelined since May 31, 2026, due to a stress fracture in his rib, missing approximately three months of action. Before his injury, Judge played 59 games, hitting 17 home runs and posting a .907 OPS.
Yankees and Rockies Matchup Details
The Tuesday night series opener is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EST at Yankee Stadium and will be broadcast on the YES Network and Rockies.TV. Entering the matchup, the Yankees hold an 81-62 record, while the Colorado Rockies sit at 55-88 and are 22 games under .500 on the road. The pitching matchup features American League Cy Young candidate Cam Schlittler for New York against right-hander Gabriel Hughes for Colorado. Schlittler enters the game with a 12-6 record and a 2.04 ERA, ranking in the 90th percentile in expected ERA. Meanwhile, Hughes carries a 0-6 record and a 6.19 ERA, with the Rockies going 3-8 in his 11 outings this season.
Betting Odds and Player Props for Judge’s Return
The run line is set with New York at -1.5 (-155) and Colorado at +1.5 (+128). DraftKings lists Judge at +242 to hit a home run in his return, capitalizing on a Colorado pitching staff that has a minus-140 run differential and ranks among the worst bullpen ERAs in Major League Baseball at 4.77.
