NEW YORK YANKEES

The Yankees reached the 2024 World Series behind Aaron Judge and Juan Soto before losing to the Dodgers, then watched Soto sign with the Mets for nearly $800 million that winter, reshaping the market for Judge cards as the remaining Bronx centerpiece. They made the playoffs again in 2025 but fell to the Blue Jays in the Division Series, while top prospect George Lombard Jr. emerged as a trade chip and eventual callup whose rookie cards gained traction in 2026. The departure of Soto and arrival of re-signed Cody Bellinger kept the outfield in flux, with cards for relievers like David Bednar and bounce-back candidate Ryan Weathers drawing collector interest alongside Judge's sustained dominance.

Where they stand: The Yankees finished the 2026 regular season 94-68, landing third in the AL East as of their final games in early August. The team added Bellinger in the offseason and closer David Bednar at the 2025 trade deadline while graduating top infield prospect Lombard to the majors in August 2026, giving collectors a potential long-term Yankee rookie to watch alongside Judge's continued production in his age-34 season.