Aaron Judge Out for AL Division Series Against Rays Due to Calf Strain
Yankees captain Aaron Judge was not included on the team's roster for their AL Division Series matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a lingering calf strain.
Panama City, FL, October 3, 2026 —
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been officially excluded from the team’s roster for their upcoming American League Division Series (ALDS) matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. The decision comes as a result of a lingering calf strain that has affected the slugger.
The absence of Judge, a pivotal player for the Yankees lineup, represents a significant development as the team prepares to face their divisional rival in the postseason. The severity and duration of the calf strain were not detailed beyond it being a “lingering” issue.
The player’s status for the series against the Rays was a point of anticipation leading up to the roster announcement. Judge’s inability to participate means the Yankees will need to adjust their offensive strategy and rely on other team members to fill the void left by their captain.
The specific timeline for Judge’s recovery or the exact date the calf strain occurred was not provided in the information available. The New York Yankees have not released further details regarding potential replacements or how this impacts their game-day operations for the series. The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face a Yankees team without its captain.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.
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