Aaron Judge Suffers Right Calf Strain, Postseason Availability Uncertain
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has sustained a right calf strain and is expected to miss most or all of the remainder of the regular season, with uncertainty surrounding his potential return for the postseason.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 18, 2026 — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a right calf strain, a development that casts significant doubt over his availability for the remainder of the regular season and raises questions about his potential return for the postseason. The exact timeline for Judge’s recovery is not yet clear, leading to considerable uncertainty for the team.
The injury is expected to sideline the slugger for a substantial portion of the team’s remaining games in the current regular season. Reports indicate that Judge may miss most, if not all, of these games. This absence represents a significant blow to the New York Yankees lineup.
The specifics regarding the cause of the injury or the exact date it occurred were not immediately available. Further updates on Judge’s condition and progress are anticipated as his recovery progresses.
With the postseason on the horizon, the uncertainty surrounding Judge’s ability to return for potential playoff games adds another layer of concern for the club and its fans. The team will be navigating the critical final stretch of the regular season without one of its key offensive players.
Story summarized from the original created by DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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