Aaron Judge Omitted From Yankees ALDS Roster Due to Calf Strain

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge was left off the team's American League Division Series roster against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, ABC News, ESPN, and The New York Times reported. Judge is recovering from a calf strain, according to ABC News and Yahoo Sports. The best-of-five series begins on Saturday night at Tropicana Field, Yahoo Sports reported. [1][3][5][8][9][11]

Yahoo Sports reported that the Tampa Bay Rays were initially preparing as if Judge would be available for the series. The New York Yankees had been hopeful that Judge would be ready, but confirmed his exclusion on Saturday. The New York Times reported that pitcher Ryan Weathers was added to the bullpen for the series. [3][8]

Judge is an eight-time All-Star right fielder for the New York Yankees. He holds the American League record for most home runs in a single season with 62, and is a three-time American League Most Valuable Player Award winner. [14]

The best-of-five American League Division Series between the Yankees and the Rays begins on Saturday night, Yahoo Sports reported. MLB.com reported that games are scheduled across the divisional round as teams compete to advance in the postseason. [5][6][7]