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Judge leaves game with lower leg tightness; treatment set

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:29 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Aaron Judge Exits

Aaron Judge left the Sept 16, 2026 game with lower right leg tightness in the sixth inning.
He went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts before being pulled.
He had just returned from a 99-day IL for a rib fracture.
Manager Aaron Boone said the injury’s severity is unknown.
Boone added Judge will receive treatment on Thursday.

Summary

Judge Hits Three-Run

Aaron Judge hit a three-run homer, his 386th career hit, tying Aramis Ramírez for 70th all-time.
The Yankees clinched a postseason berth after Toronto’s loss to Detroit confirmed the wild-card spot.
Cody Caballero added a two-run single and a homer, raising his season total to 14.
Tim Hill earned the win, allowing one run in his only relief inning.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, the Yankees posted a 114-48 record, swept the San Diego Padres, and won their 24th World Series under manager Joe Torre. That comeback model resurfaced in 2022 when Aaron Judge set the American League single-season home-run record, reinforcing the Yankees’ offensive firepower. It reappeared in 2024 as Juan Soto’s three-run blast clinched the AL pennant.

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Aaron Judge Exits

Aaron Judge left the Sept 16, 2026 game with lower right leg tightness in the sixth inning.
He went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts before being pulled.
He had just returned from a 99-day IL for a rib fracture.
Manager Aaron Boone said the injury’s severity is unknown.
Boone added Judge will receive treatment on Thursday.

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