Yankees Captain Aaron Judge Ruled Out of AL Division Series with Calf Strain

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 3, 2026 — The New York Yankees will be without their captain, Aaron Judge, for their upcoming American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays. Judge was officially left off the team’s roster as he continues to recover from a calf strain.

The absence of the star outfielder marks a significant development for the Yankees as they begin their playoff push. Judge, a key offensive leader for the team, has been dealing with the calf injury, which has now led to his exclusion from the crucial postseason series.

The exact timeline for Judge’s recovery and the severity of the strain beyond it being a calf issue were not detailed. The contractor’s name or specifics of the injury’s origin were not provided in the available information. The outcome of any related inspections or potential code violations associated with the injury were also not disclosed.

The Yankees are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. The specific dates for the series were not provided. Judge’s inability to play means the team will have to adjust its lineup and strategy for the series against their divisional rivals.

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