Aaron Judge Sidelined for Yankees’ AL Division Series vs. Rays Due to Calf Injury
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was not included on the roster for their AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays as he recovers from a calf injury.
Bakersfield, CA, October 3, 2026 —
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been officially excluded from the team’s roster for the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays. The decision comes as Judge continues his recovery from a calf injury.
Judge, a prominent figure for the Yankees, sustained the injury, which has kept him off the field. The team has opted not to include him in the active roster for the upcoming playoff series against their division rivals.
The specific timeline for Judge’s return to play has not been provided, with his absence due to the ongoing recovery process from the calf issue. Further details regarding the severity or specific nature of the injury were not immediately available.
The Yankees are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. The club has not announced an estimated return date for their captain.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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