Aaron Judge not on Yankees' roster for ALDS vs. Rays
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Key Points:
- Aaron Judge is not on the New York Yankees' roster for the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a right calf strain, marking the second consecutive round he has been sidelined.
- The Yankees included Giancarlo Stanton, who has been out since April with calf strains and is expected to serve as a pinch hitter, and left-hander Ryan Weathers, who has pitching restrictions, on their 26-player roster.
- Judge has been recovering from a "moderate grade" soleus muscle strain since mid-September and has been gradually progressing with batting practice and workouts but has not yet been cleared to play in games.
- Manager Aaron Boone noted that the turf at Tropicana Field influenced roster decisions and hinted at the possibility of Judge being limited early in the series, but ultimately the team chose to proceed without him.
- The Yankees, who have a 54-43 record without Judge this season, must defeat the AL East champion Rays to advance to the ALCS and give Judge a chance to play again in 2024.
