Aaron Judge

Yankees leave Aaron Judge off wild-card roster

The Yankees left Aaron Judge off their wild-card roster against the Red Sox, opting for caution despite his late push to return from a right calf strain. Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham and Ryan Weathers made the roster, and Judge could return if New York advances.

Ohtani Leads MLB Jersey Sales Fourth Straight Season

Ohtani became the first player since 2010 to lead MLB jersey sales for four straight seasons, with Judge second and Crow-Armstrong third.

MLB Wild Card Series Opens After Tropicana Finale

The Cubs and Red Sox’ final 2026 regular-season series faces weather-related schedule changes, including a Friday doubleheader and the possibility of moving games to a neutral site. Alex Bregman is back in the Cubs’ lineup despite facial fractures, as Chicago enters the final stretch battling for the top National League Wild Card spot.

Aaron Judge calf injection leaves Yankees postseason outlook uncertain

Aaron Judge got a platelet-poor plasma injection in his right calf; Aaron Boone said the Yankees are planning on him missing the Wild Card Series.

Judge Hopes to Return for Yankees' Wild Card Opener

The New York Yankees have provided scant details on Aaron Judge’s right calf strain, placing him on the 10-day injured list with an unclear timeline for a return and raising doubts about his postseason availability. Critics argue the team’s secrecy and prior rushed return decision—and Judge’s own reluctance to speak to media—are fueling distractions and complicating the pennant race as they navigate potential lineup changes if he remains sidelined.

Aaron Judge Removed With Leg Tightness

The Yankees are closely watching Aaron Judge following his return from a 100-day IL stint with a rib fracture, as he has looked rusty at the plate but remains a focal point for late-season momentum. He sparked an 8-3 win by belting a three-run homer against the Twins, continuing to stack strong numbers and a historic OPS against Minnesota.

Yankees activate Aaron Judge after three months on injured list

Judge Plans to Skip Rehab, Return

Aaron Judge intends to skip a minor-league rehab and push for a timely return from his rib injury, saying he’s ready to play and “no detours needed,” a move he’s echoed before in 2023. The Yankees and Boone say the timeline remains fluid, with Judge already taking swings and running as he builds back without a set date, emphasizing that he doesn’t want to waste at-bats or time in the minors.

Red Sox-Yankees Series Reframes Postseason Outlook

The Yankees host the Astros in a series opener with Will Warren slated to start as Aaron Judge progresses from a rib injury, while Houston counters with rookie Ethan Pecko and a lineup trying to rebound; projections for the game lean toward a Yankees win. With the Rays still leading the AL East, New York’s returnees like Bellinger and Judge give them a fighting chance to close the gap, though the schedule remains challenging and odds suggest it will be close.