Yankees place Aaron Judge on injured list with calf strain
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Aaron Judge is back on the injured list due to a right calf strain, New York Yankees announced on September 18. Judge had recently returned to the lineup after recovering from a broken rib, appearing in only seven games with 13 strikeouts. The placement on the 10-day IL is effective Saturday, potentially keeping him out for most or all of the regular season. He could be eligible to return for the Yankees' final game on September 27, depending on his recovery.
- •Aaron Judge suffered a right calf strain during a game against the Twins.
- •He has only played seven games since returning from a broken rib.
- •The Yankees will officially place him on the injured list on September 19.
- •Judge is eligible to return for the regular-season finale on September 27.
- 10:53 PMESPN — Yankees' Judge returns to injured list with calf strain
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge injury update as Yankees captain is headed to IL
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Aaron Judge landing on IL comes with Game 162 catch
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge heading to the injured list with calf strain
- 10:20 PMCBS MLB — Yankees place Aaron Judge back on IL, making star slugger's status uncertain ahead of playoffs
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge to miss most or all of rest of regular season with a right calf strain
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge to IL with calf strain, likely to miss rest of regular season
"The New York Yankees are expected to place Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list due to a right calf strain, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. While it is far from an ideal update, there is one bit of good news. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Judge can be activated for Game 162, which is the final contest of the regular season, of course. […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Judge landing on IL comes with Game 162 catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will miss most or all of the rest of the regular season after the New York Yankees announced Friday they are placing him on the 10-day injured list because of a right calf strain. New York said it will make the roster move on Saturday. The placement could be backdated to Thursday, meaning it is possible Judge could return for New York's regular-season finale on Sept. 27.
"Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is back on the IL after suffering a right calf strain. He had played just seven games since returning from a lengthy absence for a broken rib.
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External links- ESPNSep 18, 2026, 10:53 PMYankees' Judge returns to injured list with calf strain
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is back on the IL after suffering a right calf strain. He had played just seven games since returning from a lengthy absence for a broken rib.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:35 PMAaron Judge injury update as Yankees captain is headed to IL
Yankees captain Aaron Judge will be placed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to Thursday, due to a right calf strain suffered Wednesday at Minnesota.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:32 PMYankees news: Aaron Judge landing on IL comes with Game 162 catch
The New York Yankees are expected to place Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list due to a right calf strain, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. While it is far from an ideal update, there is one bit of good news. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Judge can be activated for Game 162, which is the final contest of the regular season, of course. […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Judge landing on IL comes with Game 162 catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:25 PMAaron Judge heading to the injured list with calf strain
The Yankees suffered a heavy blow as Aaron Judge is set to be placed on the IL with a right calf strain
- CBS MLBSep 18, 2026, 10:20 PMYankees place Aaron Judge back on IL, making star slugger's status uncertain ahead of playoffs
Judge, back for just seven games after missing three months, is being shut down again right before the postseason
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:52 PMYankees slugger Aaron Judge to miss most or all of rest of regular season with a right calf strain
Three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will miss most or all of the rest of the regular season after the New York Yankees announced Friday they are placing him on the 10-day injured list because of a right calf strain. New York said it will make the roster move on Saturday. The placement could be backdated to Thursday, meaning it is possible Judge could return for New York's regular-season finale on Sept. 27.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:44 PMAaron Judge to IL with calf strain, likely to miss rest of regular season
Aaron Judge will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain, likely ending his regular season.
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