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Aaron Judge Left Off Yankees’ Wild Card Series Roster vs Red Sox with Calf Injury

  • On Tuesday, the New York Yankees officially omitted Aaron Judge from their 26-man roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, confirming the three-time MVP will not play in the best-of-three matchup starting at Yankee Stadium.
  • Judge sustained a moderate right calf strain on September 16 in Minnesota, then underwent an experimental platelet-poor plasma injection on September 21 in hopes of accelerating recovery; the medical staff ultimately remained cautious and excluded him.
  • While omitting the three-time American League MVP, the Yankees activated slugger Giancarlo Stanton from the 60-day injured list, offering pinch-hitting depth for a lineup lacking significant power beyond Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt.
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone prioritized long-term health over immediate roster needs, citing risks of re-injury that could damage the calf or trigger an Achilles tendon tear if Judge returned too soon.
  • If New York advances to the American League Division Series this weekend, Judge could be added to the active roster, though his return hinges on medical clearance confirming he is 100% healthy.
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The injured Yankee captain, Aaron Judge, was left out of the New York roster for the American League Wilds series against the Boston Red Sox, which begins Tuesday night.

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Lohud broke the news in White Plains, United States on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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