Yankees slugger Aaron Judge out for crucial Diamondbacks series

PHOENIX — Three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will miss most or all of the rest of the regular season after the New York Yankees announced Friday they are placing him on the 10-day injured list because of a right calf strain.

This will have Judge out for all three games at Chase Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who almost certainly need to win the series in order to make the playoffs.

New York said it will make the roster move on Saturday. The placement could be backdated to Thursday, meaning it is possible Judge could return for New York’s regular-season finale on Sept. 27.

Judge was removed for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning Wednesday during a game against the Minnesota Twins because of the discomfort in his leg. At the time, he said it was a precautionary move.

Judge was 4 for 26 with 13 strikeouts and one extra-base hit in seven games since returning last week from a broken rib, which kept him out of the lineup for more than three months.

Related

Torey Lovullo says Diamondbacks ‘probably’ have to make playoffs for him to be retainedCardinals-Seahawks injury report: Garrett Williams ruled out, Melton among 6 questionableKyler Murray remains sidelined with concussion, Carson Wentz to start in Vikings-Bears2001 Diamondbacks champions to reunite at Chase Field on SaturdayThe Fighting Irish has a new meaning for Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price this weekJeremiyah Love has ‘more to give’ Cardinals after impressing in limited NFL debut, GM says