Aaron Judge Left Off Yankees’ AL Wild Card Series Roster Due to Calf Injury
Injured New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was not included on the team's roster for their AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox due to a calf injury.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 29, 2026 —
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been excluded from the team’s active roster for the upcoming American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. The decision comes as a result of a calf injury sustained by the outfielder.
The absence of Judge, a prominent figure and leader for the Yankees, marks a significant development as the team prepares for its crucial postseason matchup. The specific details regarding the severity of the calf injury and the timeline for Judge’s potential return were not immediately available, beyond the fact that it prevented his inclusion on the Wild Card roster.
The New York Yankees organization has not provided further statements concerning the injury or its impact on future games beyond the Wild Card Series. The focus now shifts to the remaining players who will represent the team in the initial round of the playoffs against their long-standing rivals.
Further updates on Aaron Judge’s condition and his availability for subsequent rounds of the postseason, should the Yankees advance, are expected to be released by the team as information becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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