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MLB·INJURY·September 18, 2026 06:19 PM ET

Yankees shelve Aaron Judge with right calf strain

He had only recently returned to the lineup

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 181 min read
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The New York Yankees are placing star outfielder Aaron Judge (right calf strain) on the 10-day injured list, the team an

What happened: New York placed Judge on the injured list Friday after disclosing the calf issue. The Yankees' next game remains scheduled and 0-0 because it has not started yet.

Why it matters: Judge had only recently returned, after coming back on Sept. 8 from an 84-game absence. Another IL move forces New York to reshuffle its lineup again before its next scheduled game.

By the numbers: Judge returned Sept. 8 after an 84-game absence before landing back on the injured list.

What to watch: New York's updated lineup will show how the club Any follow-up update on his availability will determine how long this absence lasts.

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