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MLB·INJURY·September 19, 2026 02:43 PM ET

Yankees place Aaron Judge on 10-day IL, recall Max Schuemann

New York enters Saturday at 85-62.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 191 min read
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Yankees star Aaron Judge is officially placed on the 10-day IL. They recall INF/OF Max Schuemann. Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: The move takes Judge off the active roster and adds Schuemann as extra infield-outfield depth ahead of Saturday's scheduled game. New York opened the series with a 9-2 win Friday.

Why it matters: Judge's absence forces lineup and bench adjustments for a club that has won four of its last five games. It also extends a week of uncertainty around Judge after his earlier lower-leg issue.

By the numbers: New York is 85-62 this season, has a plus-0.9 scoring margin per game, and carries a W1 streak after winning four of its last five. Arizona enters 80-68 with a three-game skid.

What to watch: Watch New York's lineup card Saturday and how Schuemann is used after the recall. The next roster update on Judge will shape the Yankees' short-term depth plan.

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