The New York Yankees have clinched a berth in the 2026 postseason. However, their pursuit of the American League East title is overshadowed by uncertainty regarding Aaron Judge’s availability. The team is prioritizing his health as they navigate the remaining season.
Jesse Morse also offered his assessment of the injury, describing it as a “grade 2 soleus (Calf) strain.
“We’re planning on him not being a part of that,” Aaron Boone said. Such an injury “usually take 6-8 weeks to return to play” from, according to Morse. More concerning for New York, Boone indicated that the team is not currently preparing for Judge to be available at the beginning of the postseason. “Aaron Judge is likely out for the AL Wild Card Series vs. Boston. Judge had a PPP injection in his right calf during the off-day,” Hoch tweeted . Sports medicine physician Dr. He was then placed back on the IL with the right calf strain last week, leaving the Yankees without their captain as they approach the postseason. The Yankees have already clinched a playoff berth, but their position in the American League remains unsettled. The Rays entered the Yankees’ late-season series with a significant lead in the AL East, leaving New York facing the possibility of a Wild Card matchup.
Judge’s latest setback comes after he had already missed more than three months before returning to action earlier in September. The veteran slugger received a PPP injection on Monday as part of his treatment.
