Aaron Judge exits game with lower leg tightness, timeline unclear
The Yankees slugger departed Wednesday's game after going 0-for-2, raising concern during a tight AL East race.
Aaron Judge left Wednesday afternoon's Yankees game with lower leg tightness after recording two at-bats and two strikeouts. It is currently unclear whether he will miss additional games. The injury comes at a critical time as the Yankees are involved in a competitive AL East race. No official IL move has been announced, leaving his day-to-day status uncertain.
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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge left a 13-inning loss to Minnesota with lower leg tightness, and the team is taking a wait-and-see approach.
Aaron Judge exits Yankees-Twins game early with lower leg tightness
Judge left Wednesday's 13-inning loss to Minnesota with lower leg tightness; MLB.com reports the Yankees will monitor his recovery, with availability for upcoming games uncertain.
Aaron Judge exits Yankees-Twins game early with lower leg tightness
Aaron Judge left a Yankees-Twins game early with lower leg tightness; per MLB.com, New York will monitor his recovery, with his availability unconfirmed.
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