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Aaron Judge not ready for return as he's left off Yankees' ALDS roster
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Yankees' Aaron Judge has been left off the ALDS roster again due to a moderate right calf strain, despite making progress and participating in batting practice and live pitching sessions.
- Judge has not yet run the bases and remains sidelined two and a half weeks after the injury, with the team prioritizing caution over rushing his return.
- The Yankees successfully swept the Red Sox in the wild-card series without Judge but face a tougher challenge against the Rays in the ALDS without their star player.
- Manager Aaron Boone considered carrying Judge on the roster for a potential return later in the series but ultimately chose to exclude him to avoid risks, especially on Tropicana Field’s turf.
- The Yankees' ALDS roster includes 11 pitchers and 15 position players, adding left-hander Ryan Weathers to strengthen the bullpen and removing utility player Amed Rosario due to the Rays’ lack of left-handed hitters.
