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Aaron Judge not added to 2026 ALDS roster
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Key Points:
- Aaron Judge is not on the Yankees' 26-man roster for Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the Rays due to a strained right calf that has not fully healed.
- Judge, who sustained the injury on September 16, has been undergoing a cautious rehab involving platelet-poor plasma injections, batting practice, and limited running to avoid aggravating the strain.
- Although Judge missed the Wild Card Series and has not yet run the bases, he remains eligible to be added to the roster for the AL Championship Series if the Yankees advance.
- Giancarlo Stanton, also returning from calf injuries, is active for the ALDS, highlighting the Yankees' roster challenges in balancing injured players and pitching staff needs.
- The Yankees adjusted their roster by adding a left-handed pitcher and leaving off an infielder/outfielder to accommodate their pitching depth, with Judge’s potential return complicated by existing designated hitter options.
