Aaron Judge Out for AL Division Series with Calf Injury

Dothan, AL, October 3, 2026 — The New York Yankees will be without their captain, Aaron Judge, for the upcoming American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Judge has been officially omitted from the team’s roster as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.

The absence of the star outfielder marks a significant blow for the Yankees as they head into the crucial postseason series. Judge, who has been a linchpin for the team’s offense, has been sidelined as he rehabilitates a calf injury. Specific details regarding the exact nature or onset date of the injury were not provided in the summary, only that his recovery is ongoing and has prevented his inclusion in the playoff roster.

The decision to exclude Judge from the AL Division Series roster underscores the severity of his injury and the Yankees’ commitment to player health during the postseason. The club has not provided an estimated timeline for his potential return to play beyond his current recovery status.

The Yankees are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series. The outcome of Judge’s recovery and his availability for potential future series, should the Yankees advance, remains to be seen. Further updates on his condition are expected as the series progresses.

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

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