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Aaron Judge’s Calf Strain Keeps Him on Rehab Ahead of Yankees Wild‑Card Series

Judge’s injury status remains uncertain as the Yankees weigh roster options for the postseason.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:26:21 GMT

Yankees right‑fielder Aaron Judge is still confined to a rehab program after a calf strain, with manager Aaron Boone saying the team has not yet decided whether Judge will be on the 26‑man roster for the American League wild‑card series against the Boston Red Sox.

Boone, speaking on a rainy Sunday at Yankee Stadium, noted that Judge has been limited to rehab, plyometric exercises and treadmill work. “We’ll get to Tuesday morning when we have to enter our roster. We’ll just see what we have, and along with the trainers and medical, we’ll make a decision,” Boone said.

Judge’s status is one of several uncertainties as the Yankees try to finalise their lineup. Other injured players include Giancarlo Stanton, who has missed the last five months with calf strains, Trent Grisham, who is out since early September with a hamstring strain, and Ryan Weathers, who is returning from a left forearm flexor strain and could pitch a one‑inning relief appearance.

Boone has said the Yankees are not planning for Judge to be on the roster for the wild‑card round, but the door is open if his condition improves. He added that the team will consider the situation on Monday when the roster is finalised.

Key facts

Aaron Judge is rehabbing a calf strain and has not yet played since the injury (nypost.com)
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team has not decided whether Judge will be on the roster for the wild‑card series (nypost.com)
Other injured Yankees include Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham and Ryan Weathers (nypost.com)