Aaron Judge won't make Yankees' ALDS roster

New York opens October without him.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read

Yankees superstar Aaron Judge won't be ready in time for the ALDS. https://t.co/0gnFQc4afC Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Judge will not be available for the Yankees' ALDS roster.

Why it matters: That forces New York to shape its opening playoff plans without him. It also extends the uncertainty around Judge's availability into the start of the postseason.

What to watch: Watch for the Yankees' lineup choices as the series begins and for any later update on Judge's status.

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@usatodaysports 2026-10-03T18:13:54.833176+00:00

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