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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-08-31 · via Bleacher Report

Yankees' Playoff Push and Injury Watch Entering September

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The Yankees took three of four from the Red Sox, building a four-game lead for the AL's top wild-card spot. They remain 4.5 games behind the Rays for the No. 1 seed. Aaron Judge is traveling with the team but hasn't returned to action, while other players like George Lombard Jr. and Ryan McMahon are dealing with injuries.

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The Yankees' rotation is finally at full strength for the first time this season, with Gerrit Cole, Cam Schlittler, Carlos Rodón, and Max Fried all available. Cole has posted a 2.57 ERA across his last nine outings, while Schlittler's Cy Young candidacy has been complicated by a recent spike in walks. Rodón and Fried have each made two IL trips but remain effective when healthy.

Aaron Judge continues traveling with the team

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