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The Yankees expect to begin the AL wild-card series without Aaron Judge due to a moderate calf strain treated with a platelet-poor plasma injection; manager Aaron Boone said he isn’t ruling out a return but won’t count on it, and New York will enter the series prepared to win without him after navigating much of the season without his presence.
Aaron Judge was placed on the injured list with a right calf strain, creating uncertainty about his postseason availability as the Yankees hold a strong wild-card lead. While he could potentially return for the playoffs, calf injuries are tricky and timing is unclear after Judge’s rib fracture return. The piece frames three questions for Judge—whether he’ll return for the postseason, whether he’ll be himself at the plate, and whether he can play the field—and three for the Yankees—where right-handed power will come from, whether the pitching can hold up without him, and how other injured players (Grisham, Chisholm Jr., Weathers) factor in—as New York navigates the final regular-season stretch.
Aaron Judge has been placed on the injured list with a right calf strain, likely sidelining him for most or all of the remaining regular season and potentially affecting New York’s postseason chances. Manager Aaron Boone offered no timeline for his return, noting Judge is receiving treatment after leaving a game with leg discomfort, and the Yankees, who have already clinched a playoff spot, will need others to pick up the slack as they chase the division lead and a deeper postseason run.
Aaron Judge lands on the injured list with a calf strain in the late season, dimming the Yankees’ World Series chances. While a return this season seems unlikely, New York still faces a tough path but isn’t ruled out of a pennant push as others step up on offense and pitching.
New York places Aaron Judge on the 10-day IL with a right calf strain, casting doubt on whether he’ll play again this season as the team braces for October without their superstar; manager Aaron Boone said there’s no timetable for a return, forcing the Yankees to lean on their depth to chase a World Series title.
Aaron Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain, just seven games after returning from a rib injury, threatening the Yankees’ playoff chances with nine regular-season games remaining and leaving uncertainty over his postseason availability as the team fills his roster spot with players like Max Schuemann and Heliot Ramos.
The New York Yankees placed Aaron Judge on the 10-day IL with a right calf strain, with a backdated move possibly to Sept. 17 to let him return for the season finale. Judge’s injury-plagued season—including a rib fracture and leg tightness—adds to lineup uncertainty as the Yankees chase a playoff berth, shuffling roles with other injured players and potential recalls for Jasson Domínguez.
Buffalo safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson exited practice with a lower calf strain; tests indicate a non-Achilles injury and not season-ending. Recovery timelines vary by grade (roughly 1–3 weeks for a Grade 1, 4–8 weeks for a Grade 2), and Dawkins said Gardner-Johnson could walk and appeared to be OK.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson was diagnosed with a lower calf strain after an MRI following Saturday’s practice, sidelining him for now with six weeks until the Bills’ season opener; the veteran safety joined Buffalo as a free agent this offseason.
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson left Saturday’s practice with a non-contact injury described as a right lower-calf strain. A league source told The Athletic of the strain, and the Bills have not issued an official update. Gardner-Johnson was carted to the locker room after the play, with teammates expressing cautious optimism as he undergoes medical evaluation and protocol.
Texas placed third baseman Josh Jung on the injured list with a right calf strain and recalled Josh Smith to bolster infield depth as the Rangers host Seattle in a pivotal AL West series. Jung is having a strong season (.294/.361/.441, 9 HR in 396 PA) but carries a -12 DRS at third this year, while Smith brings defensive improvement at the hot corner (9 DRS in 178 career games) though he’s struggled this year (70 wRC+ in 23 Triple-A games).
The Mets placed slugger Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, with an initial recovery estimate of 4-6 weeks. Eric Wagaman was recalled to fill Soto’s spot as Soto’s calf issues linger and he has been used at DH recently. Soto has a history of calf trouble, is batting .283/.408/.539 with 21 homers in 359 plate appearances, and if the strain worsens and New York stays out of playoff contention, the club might shut him down by mid-September. The move comes amid ongoing roster shuffles ahead of the trade deadline.
The Houston Astros placed Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a mild left calf strain, expecting a minimal absence and roughly a week-to-10-day rehab; Nick Allen will start at shortstop as Peña heads to the IL, Raynel Delgado was optioned, and Houston braces for a big series against the division-leading Rangers ahead of the All-Star break.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner exited Game 4 with a right calf strain and will miss Game 5, adding to a season heavily disrupted by injuries. Wagner helped push Orlando to a 3-1 series lead over Detroit, averaging 16.8 points in the playoffs, but the team must now close out without him as they weigh his long-term health. The Magic will rely on a next-man-up approach while evaluating his return.
The Yankees placed Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade right calf strain (backdated to April 25) and recalled Jasson Domínguez to serve as the designated hitter, with a reliever likely to be recalled soon as they manage a 12-man pitching staff and await Anthony Volpe’s return.