Aaron Judge Excluded From Yankees’ ALDS Roster Due to Calf Injury
Yankees captain Aaron Judge was excluded from the New York Yankees' roster for their AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays while he recovers from a calf injury.
Charlotte, NC, October 3, 2026 — The New York Yankees announced Tuesday that captain Aaron Judge has been excluded from the team’s roster for the upcoming American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays. The exclusion comes as Judge continues to recover from a calf injury.
Judge, a prominent figure for the Yankees, will not be available for the crucial postseason series. The team’s decision means they will face the Tampa Bay Rays without their captain on the field. The specific timeline for his recovery or potential return in later rounds of the postseason, should the Yankees advance, was not immediately provided.
The calf injury has impacted Judge’s availability for the series. Further details regarding the severity or the exact circumstances of the injury were not disclosed in the announcement. The absence of a key player like Judge is expected to be a significant factor in the Yankees’ strategy and performance against the Rays.
The New York Yankees are set to begin their ALDS matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. The team will now proceed with the roster announced, which does not include Aaron Judge, as they aim to advance in the MLB playoffs.
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