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Yankees leave Aaron Judge off ALDS roster as calf recovery continues
The injured Yankees captain missed the Wild Card Series and will also be absent against Tampa Bay. The club gave no return date.
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Event
Aaron Judge’s availability for Yankees’ ALDS against Rays remains uncertain
The New York Yankees left Aaron Judge off their roster for the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays as he continues recovering from a right calf strain. Judge has been on the injured list since 16 September and missed the Yankees’ Wild Card Series.
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Background
Why this event matters
The Yankees left Aaron Judge off their ALDS roster against Tampa Bay as he recovers from a right calf strain. He has been on the injured list since 16 September and missed New York’s two-game Wild Card Series sweep of Boston. Judge had resumed live hitting and running, but his return date is unknown. Ryan Weathers replaced Amed Rosario as the only change to the Yankees’ roster from the Wild Card Series.
event-brief
Aaron Judge’s availability for Yankees’ ALDS against Rays remains uncertain
The Yankees left Aaron Judge off their ALDS roster against Tampa Bay as he recovers from a right calf strain. He has been on the injured list since 16 September and missed New York’s two-game Wild Card Series sweep of Boston. Judge had resumed live hitting and running, but his re
Reporting trail
CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-aaron-judge-injury-update-alds-rays-mlb-playoffs | published 2026-10-03T14:30:16.000Z | primary sourceCBS Sports source | Reports the ALDS roster decision, Judge’s injury status and the roster change.Event digest | Concisely confirms the central event and injury context.Retrieved context | Provides related coverage and prior Wild Card Series background; its claims about later-round eligibility should be treated cautiously.Fox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/aaron-judge-yankees-alds-rays | published 2026-10-02T22:48:59.000Z | primary sourceFox Sports source | Reports Boone’s comments, Judge’s live batting practice and the roster deadline.Event digest | Concise summary of the reported uncertainty; derived from the source.Retrieved context | Cluster summary repeats the digest; historical context and background cards concern unrelated events.
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Aaron Judge’s availability for Yankees’ ALDS against Rays remains uncertain: key people and institutions
Key entities: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays.
faq brief
Aaron Judge’s availability for Yankees’ ALDS against Rays remains uncertain: key questions
Why is Aaron Judge absent from the ALDS roster? He is recovering from a right calf strain. When might Judge return? The source gives no return date; his availability for a later round is uncertain. Who replaced Amed Rosario? Ryan Weathers was the Yankees’ only roster change from
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Aaron Judge’s availability for Yankees’ ALDS against Rays remains uncertain: reporting sources
CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-aaron-judge-injury-update-alds-rays-mlb-playoffs | published 2026-10-03T14:30:16.000Z | primary source | CBS Sports source | Reports the ALDS roster decision, Judge’s injury status and the roster change. | Event digest | Con
timeline brief
Aaron Judge’s availability for Yankees’ ALDS against Rays remains uncertain: timeline
16 September: Judge last played before a right calf strain put him on the injured list. Wild Card Series: Judge missed the Yankees’ two-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox. Saturday, ahead of ALDS Game 1: The Yankees announced Judge was not on their roster against Tampa Bay.
Timeline
16 September
Judge last played before a right calf strain put him on the injured list.
Wild Card Series
Judge missed the Yankees’ two-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox.
Saturday, ahead of ALDS Game 1
The Yankees announced Judge was not on their roster against Tampa Bay.
FAQ
Why is Aaron Judge absent from the ALDS roster?
He is recovering from a right calf strain.
When might Judge return?
The source gives no return date; his availability for a later round is uncertain.
Who replaced Amed Rosario?
Ryan Weathers was the Yankees’ only roster change from the Wild Card Series.
Will Judge be on the Yankees’ ALDS roster?
It was not confirmed; the roster was due Saturday morning.
Could Judge play in Game 1 or later in the series?
Boone said the team was assessing whether Judge could play, but did not confirm when.
How did the Yankees reach the ALDS?
They swept the Red Sox in a two-game series.