{
  "id": 8322661,
  "title": "Aaron Judge heading to the injured list with calf strain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/aaron-judge-heading-to-the-injured-list-with-calf-strain",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T22:25:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-judge-heading-injured-list-222513105.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aaron Judge has returned to the Yankees' injured list due to a calf strain, a setback for the team with high postseason hopes that depends on the star player. Judge left Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning due to right leg discomfort, which was diagnosed as a calf strain after a problem developed in the first inning. He struck out in both plate appearances before being replaced by pinch-hitter Heliot Ramos. Although the official IL placement will occur on Saturday, the Yankees can't announce the replacement for the upcoming game against the Diamondbacks. Max Schuemann, the utility player who last played for the A's around a month ago, is expected to take over.",
  "summary": "The Yankees suffered a heavy blow as Aaron Judge is set to be placed on the IL with a right calf strain",
  "key_points": [
    "Aaron Judge placed on injured list with calf strain",
    "Yankees star's setback ahead of postseason hopes",
    "Max Schuemann to replace Judge in upcoming game"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Yankees star Aaron Judge returning to IL with right calf strain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/yankees-star-aaron-judge-returning-to-il-with-right-calf-strain",
        "published": "2026-09-18T21:46:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}