Yankees Handed Troubling Verdict After Latest Aaron Judge Injury

Right as the playoffs are right around the corner, the New York Yankees were hit with devastating news as the team will put Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list on Sept. 19 due to a right calf strain. As…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 9:30 AM
Yankees Handed Troubling Verdict After Latest Aaron Judge Injury
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Judge will be placed on the 10-day injured list on September 19 with a right calf strain.
  • The Yankees captain will miss a crucial four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays starting September 22.
  • The Yankees defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 18 despite the news of Judge's injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Yankees are placing captain Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list on September 19 due to a right calf strain. The injury occurs just before a crucial four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays starting September 22. Despite the setback, the Yankees secured a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 18.

SNY analyst John Jastremski expressed high concern, placing his panic level at a nine out of ten due to the lack of a return timeline. Jastremski noted that Judge will likely be cold and compromised when he returns for the postseason. Conversely, analyst Ty D. Butler believes the Yankees still have enough talent to win the American League.

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