Aaron Judge to hit IL with calf strain, can't return until Yankees' final game of the regular season

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain, the team announced on Friday, September 18, 2026. The roster move is expected to be backdated to Thursday, the day after Judge's last on-field appearance. As a result, the three-time AL MVP will not be eligible to return until the Yankees' final game of the regular season.