Yankees' Aaron Judge hits first home run since return from injured list
Aaron Judge hit his first home run in nearly four months, and it highlighted a night in which the New York Yankees secured a postseason berth.
On September 14, 2026, the New York Yankees recorded an 8-3 victory against the Minnesota Twins, marking a significant milestone in Aaron Judge's season. The outfielder, who had been sidelined for three months due to a fractured rib, returned to action and delivered a three-run home run in the eighth inning. This marked his first round-tripper since May 24 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Since his introduction to the lineup on September 8, Judge has posted an impressive .882 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging) in 65 games. His return to form was highlighted by his powerful hit off A.J. Minter, which cleared the third deck at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Yankees' win made them the second American League team to secure a playoff berth.
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