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Aaron Judge left off Yankees’ Wild Card Series roster vs Red Sox with calf injury

PUBLISHED Sep 29, 2026, 11:52 AM ET

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Aaron Judge left off Yankees’ Wild Card Series roster vs Red Sox with calf injury

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Injured New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been left off the roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox due to a right calf strain. Judge tested his recovery with live batting practice on Monday but was deemed unready by manager Aaron Boone and medical staff. The three-time MVP missed significant time this season with a fractured rib and multiple calf issues, finishing the year limited to 66 games with a .241 batting average, 18 home runs, and 41 RBIs. Meanwhile, Giancarlo Stanton was included on the roster despite missing months with bilateral calf strains, and Trent Grisham returned following a hamstring strain. For Boston, left-hander Garrett Crochet will be available out of the bullpen after recovering from shoulder inflammation. The Yankees enter the postseason series heavily shorthanded offensively without their star outfielder, relying on depth and returning veterans to overcome the setback against their division rivals.

By Haya | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On April 24 2026 Giancarlo Stanton suffered strained calf muscles in both legs.
On April 25 2026 Garrett Crochet pitched his last game before shoulder inflammation.
On May 31 2026 Aaron Judge suffered a fractured rib sidelining him months.
On September 4 2026 Trent Grisham strained his right hamstring during team play.
On September 8 2026 Aaron Judge returned briefly after healing fractured rib.
On September 16 2026 Aaron Judge sustained a strained right calf injury.
On September 21 2026 Aaron Judge received a platelet-poor plasma injection treatment.
On September 28 2026 Aaron Judge took live batting practice before the game.
On September 29 2026 Aaron Judge was omitted from wild card roster.
On September 29 2026 Wild Card Series opener begins against Boston Red Sox.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Yankees offense loses major leadership power during crucial postseason games.
Possible long-term US impact: Extended recovery timeline may impact next season team roster planning.
Most affected groups: New York Yankees fans, players, and coaching staff members affected.
Reader priority: Readers should prioritize official team announcements and verified sports outlets.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 39
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 36
Distribution:: Left 3%, Center 92%, Right 5%

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Left: Emphasizes collective team resilience and broader franchise injury management challenges. Center: Focuses strictly on factual roster announcements and verified medical reports. Right: Highlights individual leadership absence and competitive impact on championship expectations.