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Yankees Make 2026 ALDS Roster Decision On Aaron Judge

New York outfielder Aaron Judge has been left off the active roster for the upcoming American League Division Series against Tampa Bay as he continues recovering from a calf injury. The three-time MVP has not appeared in a game since mid-September, finishing a truncated campaign limited by multiple physical setbacks including a rib fracture and a strained right calf.

Conversely, teammate Giancarlo Stanton remains included on the twenty-six-man postseason squad despite having missed action since late April due to bilateral calf muscle strains.

Additional roster adjustments for the New York club feature left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers joining the pitching staff as the eleventh arm following a lengthy recovery from a forearm flexor strain. Utility player Amed Rosario was removed from the active group after making only a pair of plate appearances during the prior round's sweep against Boston.

The opposition, Tampa Bay, finalized a twelve-man pitching staff that includes arms like Cole Susler and Steven Matz while omitting Brody Hopkins, Casey Legumina, and Manuel Rodriguez.

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Aaron Judge left off Yankees' Division Series roster vs. Rays while he recovers from calf strain