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MLB·INJURY·September 19, 2026 10:11 AM ET

Aaron Judge lands on injured list as Pete Fairbanks faces surgery

A calf strain sidelined the Yankees star.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 191 min read
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What happened: Aaron Judge was placed on the injured list with a calf strain. Pete Fairbanks is set to undergo thoracic outlet surgery, while Seattle attention also turned to J.P. Crawford's place in the club's plans.

Why it matters: Judge's absence creates a significant lineup question for the Yankees at a critical point in the season. Fairbanks' procedure removes a key late-inning arm from Miami and shifts more focus onto bullpen depth going forward.

What to watch: Watch for the Yankees' next roster move and any update on Judge's availability. Miami's follow-up on Fairbanks and Seattle's handling of Crawford remain the next threads to monitor.

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