Aaron Judge left off Yankees' Division Series roster vs. Rays while he recover from calf strain
(AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off the roster for New York's AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays while he tries to work his way back from a calf injury.A three-time AL MVP, Judge hasn’t played since Sept.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge, a three-time AL MVP, was excluded from the roster for New York's AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays while he recuperates from a calf injury. Judge had not played since September 16. Despite straining his right calf in September, Giancarlo Stanton, who missed the Wild Card Series due to calf issues in both legs, remained on the 26-man roster for the upcoming series starting Saturday.
Judge suffered a fractured rib from May 31 to September 8, playing in only seven games before another calf strain. In 2023, he appeared in 66 games, batting .241 with 18 home runs, 41 RBIs, and an .871 OPS. However, his performance waned in September, with just a single homer and three RBIs. To replace Judge, left-hander Ryan Weathers, sidelined with a left forearm flexor strain since August 22, was added to the roster as an 11th pitcher.
Meanwhile, utilityman Amed Rosario was dropped from the roster, having appeared twice in the Wild Card Series with a walk and strikeout. Right-hander Tyler Davis, who missed a game for the Chicago White Sox, was added by the team, while Huascar Brazobán, who pitched in Game 2 of the Tampa Bay sweep at Houston, was dropped.
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