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Aaron Judge reportedly not included on Yankees' ALDS roster to face Rays

New York Yankees power hitter Aaron Judge will miss the opening round of the postseason against the Tampa Bay Rays after being left off the active 26-man roster. Manager Aaron Boone previously indicated the squad prepared to start the series without the outfielder, who has been recovering from a moderate calf strain sustained earlier in September.

Judge recently participated in live batting practice and minor league simulated at-bats following an initial rehabilitation period that included treadmill workouts.

Team leadership weighed various factors regarding his readiness, including the artificial playing surface at Tropicana Field and his potential availability later in the matchup. The divisional playoff begins with the opening two games hosted by Tampa Bay before shifting to Yankee Stadium for the subsequent contests.

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