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Aaron Judge reportedly left off Yankees' wild-card roster for series vs. Red Sox

Slugger Aaron Judge reportedly missed the New York Yankees roster for their opening postseason matchup against the Boston Red Sox. Jack Curry of the YES Network broke the news regarding the outfielder's absence following a calf injury that previously sidelined him in mid-September.

Team manager Aaron Boone had already indicated earlier in the week that the club expected to proceed without the star athlete. However, the player himself offered a differing outlook in a separate conversation with ESPN, maintaining that he intended to participate.

The decision ultimately rested with club leadership after a final Monday workout session involving batting practice and simulated pitching confrontations. This evaluation occurred right before the submission deadline, while the opening game of the series was slated to take place in New York.

The ongoing physical troubles marked a difficult campaign for the athlete, who had already missed three months earlier in the year due to a rib fracture.

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