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Yankees Pull Aaron Judge for a Pinch-Hitter in the 6th Against Twins because of Lower Leg Tightness

On Wednesday, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was removed during the sixth inning of the series finale against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field with no immediate explanation from the team.
The three-time American League MVP recently returned on September 8 from a 99-day absence due to a fractured right rib, having missed 84 games earlier this season.
YES Network cameras captured Judge wincing after a check swing during his second at-bat; broadcaster Joe Girardi noted, "There has to be an issue," while the team replaced him with outfielder Heliot Ramos.
Reporter Meredith Marakovits cited right-leg tightness as the reason for the exit, while Manager Aaron Boone had previously emphasized the need to "be smart'' with the captain's recovery.
The Yankees clinched a postseason spot Monday and currently trail the Tampa Bay Rays by 3.5 games in the American League East, with the team off Thursday before a weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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