Aaron Judge tests calf against Elmer Rodriguez ahead of Red Sox series

Orioles-Yankees series tied 1-1 entering scheduled game

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

Aaron Judge vs Elmer Rodriguez as he tries to convince Yankees brass that his strained calf has healed sufficiently eno Via @Joelsherman1 on X

What happened: The session was aimed at convincing Yankees decision-makers the strained calf has healed sufficiently to face the Boston Red Sox. The Baltimore Orioles-New York Yankees series is tied 1-1 with the scheduled game at 0-0.

Why it matters: Clearance determines short-term roster shape for the Red Sox matchup. Availability also sets the designated-hitter and outfield alignment for the scheduled date.

What to watch: The next marker is the Yankees decision on Judge for the Red Sox matchup around the scheduled game.

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@Joelsherman1 2026-09-28T22:50:13.232658+00:00

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