{
  "id": 11224424,
  "title": "Aaron Judge remains unsure for ALDS after missing Yankees’ first-round win over Red Sox",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/aaron-judge-remains-unsure-for-alds-after-missing-yankees-first-round",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:44:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-judge-remains-unsure-alds-154410153.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Yankees' captain Aaron Judge remains uncertain about his availability for the American League Division Series (ALDS) after leading his team to a sweep over the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round. Judge, who has been sidelined since September 16 due to a strained right calf, participated in live batting practice at the Yankees' Double-A ballpark in Somerset, New Jersey, in an effort to recover from the leg injury before the postseason. Speaking after the 9-2 victory, Judge expressed his determination to be ready for Game 1 of the ALDS, scheduled for Saturday, emphasizing that he was doing everything possible to prepare himself. However, he did not accompany his team to the first-base line for introductions prior to the Yankees' 9-0 victory in the Wild Card opener. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted that Judge was receiving treatment. The three-time AL Most Valuable Player had played just 66 games this season, batting .241 with 18 home runs, 41 RBIs, and an .871 OPS, including a .174 average with one homer and three RBIs in September. Left-hander Ryan Weathers, sidelined since August 22 due to a left forearm flexor strain, was scheduled to throw a bullpen session at Yankee Stadium. Boone also confirmed that right-hander Clarke Schmidt, who returned from Tommy John surgery on July 11, 2025, with right biceps inflammation, will not pitch again this year.",
  "summary": "Sidelined since Sept. 16 by a strained right calf, Aaron Judge went to the Yankees’ Double-A ballpark in Somerset, New Jersey, for live batting practice as he tries to work his way back from a leg injury to be available later in the postseason.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Max Fried stifles Red Sox as Yankees complete Wild Card sweep, advance to ALDS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/max-fried-stifles-red-sox-as-yankees-complete-wild-card-sweep-advance",
        "published": "2026-10-01T03:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Aaron Judge hosts 232 young Bronx players, donates $9,999 to Little League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/aaron-judge-hosts-232-young-bronx-players-donates-9-999-to-little",
        "published": "2026-10-01T12:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}