New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge leaves Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning due to right lower leg tightness. Multiple reports say he is pulled for a pinch hitter after the issue arises during the game, with Judge not returning to the field.
The outlets also note the timing within Judge’s recent return from injury. One report highlights that Judge has recently come back from the 60-day injured list for a broken rib, and that his recent form includes four hits in his last seven games while striking out 13 times. Another report adds that during the game Judge strikes out swinging in both the first and third innings, before the leg tightness leads to his early exit.
Overall, the coverage agrees on the basic sequence: Judge plays early in the game, experiences right lower leg tightness, and is removed in the sixth inning as a precaution.
