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Judge's calf injury delays ALDS roster spot
Aaron Judge's lingering calf strain keeps him off Yankees' ALDS roster despite efforts to recover.
In brief
Aaron Judge's lingering calf strain keeps him off Yankees' ALDS roster despite efforts to recover. Aaron Judge remains inactive for Yankees' ALDS after a calf injury prevents him from claiming a roster spot. Originally reported by Mlb.
Judge at Tropicana Field
Aaron Judge turned a corner at Tropicana Field on Friday, wearing workout gear and acknowledging Yankees teammates.
Calf injury delays ALDS spot
Judge's strained right calf hasn't healed enough for him to claim a spot on the Yankees' 26-man ALDS roster.
Manager's concerns
Manager Aaron Boone said Judge needs time to ramp up running and moving before the ALDS, not pinch-hitting.
Injury timeline
Judge strained his soleus muscle on Sept. 16, missing 84 games earlier this season with a fractured right rib.
Recovery efforts
Judge received a platelet-poor plasma injection in late September and participated in workouts before the ALDS.
Team strategy
The Yankees opted for an 11-man pitching staff in the ALDS, adding Ryan Weathers and leaving off Amed Rosario.
Next steps
Judge's return would complicate the Yankees' DH rotation, but he remains a key player for the ALDS.
What matters most
Aaron Judge remains inactive for Yankees' ALDS after a calf injury prevents him from claiming a roster spot.
