New Aaron Judge Rumors, Updated Injury Status for Yankees vs. Rays in 2026 MLB Playoffs
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Key Points:
- Aaron Judge will not play for the New York Yankees in their ALDS matchup due to ongoing recovery from a right calf strain.
- Giancarlo Stanton has been confirmed on the Yankees' roster for the series, providing some offensive support in Judge's absence.
- Judge has struggled with injuries all season, appearing in only seven games since May 31 and batting .174 after returning in early September before reinjuring his calf.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone emphasized that Judge was not fully recovered, leading to the decision to exclude him from the Wild Card roster and now the ALDS lineup.
- Gerrit Cole is set to start Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, who are entering the series well-rested after skipping the Wild Card round.
