United States right fielder Aaron Judge (99) throws the ball before the first inning to a fan during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game at loanDepot Park. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Aaron Judge makes decision on playing in next WBC, 2028 Olympics

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Mar 20, 2026 7:53 PM ET

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is just days removed from Team USA’s loss in the World Baseball Classic final.

However, Judge is already thinking about the next event with Team USA. And, Judge plans to participate in both the next WBC and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Judge and Team USA fell to Team Venezuela, 3-2, in the final game on Tuesday at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.

That marked the second straight World Baseball Classic in which Team USA finished in second place.

Aaron Judge said he wants to participate in the next WBC and the L.A. Olympics.
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Judge’s performance at the WBC was not as good as many expected. The Yankees slugger finished with just two home runs and a .222 average.

After defeating the Dominican Republic in the Semifinal round, Judge said the crowd and the atmosphere were “bigger and better than the World Series.”

The 2028 Summer Olympics are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, but it remains to be seen if MLB players will participate since it is in the middle of the regular season.

However, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was optimistic that a deal could be worked out that would allow the players to participate in the Olympics.

Nonetheless, Judge plans to play in both, if it works out.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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