Aaron Judge Left Off Yankees’ AL Division Series Roster Due to Calf Injury

Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 3, 2026 —

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been excluded from the team’s roster for the upcoming American League Division Series (ALDS) matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. The decision comes as Judge continues his recovery from a calf injury.

The absence of the team’s captain marks a significant development for the Yankees as they begin their postseason run. Judge has been a key player for the team, and his status for the series was a point of considerable attention for fans and analysts.

Further details regarding the extent of Judge’s injury and the timeline for his potential return to play were not immediately available. The specific nature of the calf injury and its impact on his ability to compete at a high level in the postseason were cited as the primary reasons for his exclusion from the active roster.

The team has not provided an estimated date for Judge’s return, and his status for subsequent rounds of the playoffs, should the Yankees advance, remains uncertain. The club is expected to provide updates as they become available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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