Aaron Judge Out for AL Division Series Due to Calf Strain
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been left off the team's roster for the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays as he recovers from a calf strain.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 3, 2026 — New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge will not be on the team’s roster for the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays. The decision comes as Judge continues to recover from a calf strain.
The absence of the Yankees’ star outfielder and captain marks a significant development as the team prepares for its postseason matchup. Judge, a key offensive force for New York, sustained the injury earlier in the season. Despite efforts to return, the recovery process has led to his exclusion from the ALDS roster.
The New York Yankees organization has not provided further details regarding the specifics of the injury or Judge’s expected timeline for a return beyond the ALDS. His availability for subsequent playoff rounds, should the Yankees advance, remains uncertain.
The ALDS is a best-of-five-game series, and the Yankees will face the Tampa Bay Rays, a division rival. The team will need to adjust its lineup and strategy in the absence of its captain and one of its most impactful players. Further updates on Judge’s condition are expected as the series progresses.
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