Yankees manager discusses Aaron Judge's injury after loss to Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge exited in the sixth inning of a 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins on September 16, 2026, due to right lower leg tightness. Manager Aaron Boone stated he was informed of the injury moments before removing Judge from the game. Boone did not specify if Judge would miss additional games. Judge recently returned from the injured list after missing significant time with a right rib stress fracture. Since his return, he has struggled at the plate, posting a.190 batting average over six games.
- •Aaron Judge left the game against the Twins due to lower leg tightness.
- •Manager Aaron Boone was notified of the injury before removing Judge.
- •Judge recently returned from the injured list after a rib injury.
- •He has struggled since his return, hitting.190 in six games.
- •Yankees lost 5-4 to the Twins on September 16, 2026.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Manager Makes Aaron Judge Statement Amid Injury News
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