Aaron Judge expects to return soon after leg tightness issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Aaron Judge exited the Yankees' game against the Twins on September 16 due to lower leg tightness but downplayed the injury's severity. Judge, who missed over three months earlier this season due to a rib fracture, called his exit precautionary. Clarke Schmidt returned from the injured list, while fan favorite Oswaldo Cabrera was DFA'd. Spencer Jones is leveraging Cody Bellinger's experience in improving his game, and Ryan Weathers is aiming for a late-season return following a successful bullpen session.
- •Judge left the game on September 16 with lower leg tightness.
- •Clarke Schmidt made his return after being on the injured list since July.
- •Oswaldo Cabrera was DFA'd to create room for Schmidt.
- •Spencer Jones is learning from Cody Bellinger to enhance his performance.
- •Ryan Weathers is targeting a return before the end of the regular season.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Aaron Judge expects to be back soon after leg stiffness
"Judge exits game, isn’t worried; Cabrera DFA’d for Schmidt; Jones leaning on Bellinger; Weathers eyeing regular season return
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