Aaron Judge not ready for return as he's left off Yankees' ALDS roster
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has been left off the team's ALDS roster as he continues to recover from a right calf strain. Despite participating in batting practice, the team determined he is not yet fit to return to game action.
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Judge's absence significantly impacts the Yankees' offensive capabilities during a critical postseason series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Make New York Post a Preferred Source ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Four days were not enough for Aaron Judge.
The Yankees’ three-time MVP has been left off their ALDS roster Saturday, despite his continued progress from a moderate right calf strain this week after he was also missing from their AL wild-card series roster.
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Judge took batting practice at Tropicana Field on Friday and faced live pitching on at least three of the last five days, in an attempt to get back in time to help the Yankees take on the Rays.
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