Aaron Judge Downplays Lower Leg Tightness Following Early Game Exit

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge downplayed his early exit during a 13-inning loss to the Twins, describing lower right leg tightness as a precautionary measure rather than a re-aggravation of his recent rib fracture. Judge, who was batting 4-for-23 in his first seven games back from a three-month absence, received treatment during an off-day. The Yankees face a dilemma balancing his timing for the playoffs against chasing the AL East-leading Rays with 10 regular-season games left.