Aaron Judge leaves Yankees game with leg tightness in AL East clash
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Aaron Judge exited the Yankees' game against the Twins on September 16 due to right lower leg tightness. He had struggled at the plate, going 0 for 2 with two strikeouts before his departure. This marks another injury concern for Judge, who had recently returned from a rib injury that sidelined him for three months. The Yankees are four games behind the Rays in the AL East as they aim for a playoff berth, making Judge's health critical for their postseason aspirations.
- •Judge left the game with right lower leg tightness.
- •He previously missed three months due to a rib injury.
- •Yankees are currently trailing the Rays by four games in the AL East.
- •Judge is a three-time MVP and key player for New York.
- •The Yankees are aiming for a playoff spot.
- 8:24 PMCBS MLB — Aaron Judge exits Yankees game with lower leg tightness as injury concerns flare up amid tight AL East race
"Judge had gone 0 for 2 with two strikeouts before departing Wednesday afternoon's game
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