What happened: Yahoo MLB said Aaron Judge is headed to the injured list with a right calf strain after he exited New York's extra-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins. The move takes the Yankees' right fielder out of Friday night's scheduled road opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Max Schuemann is expected to fill the open roster spot.

Why it matters: Judge had only recently returned from a rib injury, so New York is again reshuffling the middle of its lineup in the season's closing stretch. The setback lands with the Yankees still balancing a division chase and wild-card positioning, making every late-season absence heavier than usual.

What to watch: Watch for New York's official corresponding move before first pitch in Arizona and for whether Judge can return before the regular season closes.