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Yankees secure top Wild Card spot as Judge returns to lineup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:20 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Yankees secure top Wild Card spot as Judge returns to lineup

Summary

The New York Yankees are positioned to earn the top Wild Card spot in the American League as they approach the end of the regular season. The team remains in contention for the American League East title but is likely to finish second behind the Tampa Bay Rays. Aaron Judge has returned to the lineup following a rib stress fracture, although he recently experienced leg tightness. Analysts suggest that Judge's presence enhances the overall potency of the Yankees' batting lineup, making them more formidable. The Yankees are expected to face the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round at Yankee Stadium.

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Status Watch

•Yankees likely finish with the second-best record in the AL.
•They still have a chance to catch the Tampa Bay Rays.
•Judge returned after missing over half the season.
•Judge exited a recent game due to leg tightness.
•Yankees set to face Red Sox in the Wild Card round.

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What they're saying

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The New York Yankees are in a secure position prior to the conclusion of the regular season. While they still have a chance to catch the Tampa Bay Rays and win the American League East title, the likelihood is that they will finish with the second-best record in the American League and earn the top Wild Card spot in the American League. That would […] The post This bold Aaron Judge take may cause Yankees fans to raise eyebrows appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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