{
  "id": 10507578,
  "title": "Aaron Judge, Other Yankees Stars' Statuses Unclear for Wild Card Round",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/aaron-judge-other-yankees-stars-statuses-unclear-for-wild-card-round",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T18:46:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/aaron-judge-other-yankees-stars-statuses-unclear-for-wild-card-round-12497875"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Yankees face an uncertain future in the Wild Card round, as multiple key players are battling injuries. Outfielder and multiple-time MVP Aaron Judge is a major concern, as he has a moderate strain and is currently resting for the postseason. Giannis Stanton, another high-profile player, is dealing with a calf injury and has struggled to produce this season, hitting just three homers and driving in 14 runs in 24 games. Trent Grisham has a hamstring issue that has sidelined him since June, and he too has been close to returning. Left-hander Ryan Weathers has a forearm injury but has thrown in live batting practice recently, which could mean he's ready for the postseason. Manager Aaron Boone has expressed optimism about all four players making a return before the Wild Card round begins on Tuesday.",
  "summary": "The New York Yankees have several key players who could miss out on the Wild Card round due to injuries.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aaron Judge has moderate strain, resting for postseason",
    "Giancarlo Stanton dealing with calf injury, low production",
    "Trent Grisham out since June with hamstring issue"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}