New Aaron Judge Rumors, Updated Injury Status for Yankees vs. Rays in 2026 MLB Playoffs - Bleacher Report
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge will miss the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a lingering calf injury. The team hopes the additional recovery time will allow him to return for the ALCS if they advance.
Why it matters
Judge's absence significantly impacts the Yankees' offensive potential during a critical postseason series.
00:27 Featured Video Yankees Send Red Sox Packing 📦 Home MLB New York Yankees Mary DeCicco/Major League Baseball via Getty Images MLB New Aaron Judge Rumors, Updated Injury Status for Yankees vs. Rays in 2026 MLB Playoffs Julia Stumbaugh Oct 3, 2026 The New York Yankees will be without Aaron Judge for their ALDS matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
New York confirmed Judge's absence ahead of Game 1 after Jack Curry of YES first reported his absence.
TOP NEWS Judge Shouts Out Knicks 🍎 Bleacher Report 2d MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮 Bleacher Report 1d Yankees-Rays Preview 👀 Bleacher Report 2d Judge initially said he hoped to return for the beginning of the postseason before he was left off the Yankees' Wild Card roster amid his recovery from the right calf strain that resulted in a trip to the injured list on Sept. 19.
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