MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Aaron Judge said several times during spring training that if the Yankees were interested in an extension, he would like to have one wrapped up before the start of the regular season. According to MLB.com’s Jon Paul Morosi, the sides continued to speak on Thursday with the hope of striking a deal, but it is unclear if they will agree before they take the field against the Boston Red Sox at 1:05 pm ET.
First baseman Anthony Rizzo said to MLB.com that he has discussed the contract extension talks with Judge, also noting that if Atlanta can let Freddie Freeman walk, loyalty can only take players so far.