Yankees' Boone provides updates on Judge as Bellinger shines in win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The New York Yankees won Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 22, 2026. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Aaron Judge, sidelined with a calf strain, is not expected to return for the Wild Card series. Cody Bellinger contributed significantly to the victory, hitting a home run and driving in both runs. After the game, Bellinger emphasized the team's focus on playing one game at a time while managing Judge's absence. The Yankees continue their playoff push without their star slugger as they prepare for the postseason.
- •Aaron Judge is out with a moderate calf strain.
- •Cody Bellinger drove in both runs in the Yankees' 2-0 win.
- •Boone does not expect Judge to participate in the Wild Card series.
- •Yankees won Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Rays.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cody Bellinger Sends Strong Message After Latest Aaron Judge Injury Update
"The New York Yankees won Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday afternoon.However, before the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave some important updates on superstar Aaron Judge. Judge suffered a calf strain last week and returned to the IL roughly a week after coming back from a rib injury […] The post Cody Bellinger Sends Strong Message After Latest Aaron Judge Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.
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