Yankees Star Aaron Judge Placed on Injured List With Calf Strain
The outfielder's return from a broken rib is cut short by a new injury, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season.
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right calf strain, the team announced Saturday. The injury forced Judge to be removed from Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning.
Manager Aaron Boone expressed uncertainty about the duration of Judge's absence, stating that the team is still assessing the severity of the strain. This latest setback comes just days after the three-time AL MVP returned to the lineup following a more than three-month recovery from a broken rib.
The placement on the injured list could be backdated to Thursday, potentially allowing Judge to return for the Yankees' regular-season finale on September 27, though this remains dependent on his recovery. The Yankees announced the roster move on Saturday, September 18.