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Aaron Judge addresses uncertain status for Yankees’ ALDS clash vs. Rays

The Yankees kept Judge off the roster for the wild-card series against the Red Sox as he continued his recovery from the "moderate" calf strain he suffered on Sept. 16.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 12:46 PM
Aaron Judge addresses uncertain status for Yankees’ ALDS clash vs. Rays
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Judge is doing everything he can to be ready for the ALDS against Tampa Bay.
  • Judge was left off the wild-card roster while rehabbing a calf strain suffered on September 16.
  • The New York Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox in the wild-card round, winning Game 2 9-2.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge addressed his uncertain availability for the upcoming American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Judge missed the wild-card sweep of the Boston Red Sox while recovering from a moderate calf strain sustained on September 16, but stated he is doing everything possible to prepare for Game 1 on Saturday.

While celebrating New York's 9-2 series-clinching win, Judge noted that decisions regarding his status remain pending as he works daily to return. Manager Aaron Boone has not yet confirmed whether Judge will be cleared to play against the top-seeded Rays.

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