Aaron Judge exits game early as Yankees face Rays in AL East race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Aaron Judge left the Yankees' game against the Twins early during the sixth inning on September 16. The team did not provide an explanation, raising concerns over his health after recently returning from a 60-day injured list for a broken rib. Judge had entered the game hitting.243 with 18 home runs this season. The Yankees, currently chasing the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East, may need to adjust their lineup as they approach the end of the season.
- •Judge exited the game without explanation in the sixth inning.
- •He recently returned from spending 99 days on the injured list.
- •Entering the game, Judge had 18 home runs in 2026.
- •Yankees are currently competing with the Rays for the division title.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge leaves Yankees' game early due to new injury issue
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees finally announce Aaron Judge update after concerning exit in Twins game
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Is Aaron Judge injured? Yankees MVP pulled from game early
"Yankees slugger Aaron Judge exited Wednesday's game early without explanation shortly after returning from injury.
"The New York Yankees had an update on center fielder Aaron Judge after his sudden departure.
"This Aaron Judge update is a bit worrying for the Yankees.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:30 PMAaron Judge leaves Yankees' game early due to new injury issue
This Aaron Judge update is a bit worrying for the Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:17 PMYankees finally announce Aaron Judge update after concerning exit in Twins game
The New York Yankees had an update on center fielder Aaron Judge after his sudden departure.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:31 PMIs Aaron Judge injured? Yankees MVP pulled from game early
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge exited Wednesday's game early without explanation shortly after returning from injury.
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