Yankees plan lineup strategy with Judge's potential return soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The New York Yankees' offense faces uncertainty as Aaron Judge left a game against the Minnesota Twins with right lower leg tightness. Judge pinch-hit in the sixth inning of the Yankees' 5-4 loss in 13 innings yesterday. With an off day today, the team hopes he can play in their upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. If healthy, the Yankees aim to position Judge second in the lineup to maximize scoring opportunities, especially with his significant power threat.
- •Judge left the game with right lower leg tightness.
- •Yankees lost 5-4 in 13 innings to the Twins.
- •Team has an off day before facing the Diamondbacks.
- •Yankees plan to bat Judge second for optimal lineup strategy.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' offense should have clear 'ultimate goal' with Aaron Judge in lineup
"This is a clear plan for the Yankees to follow.
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