NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 29, 2026 UTC
According to the YES Network, slugger Aaron Judge has been left off the New York Yankees wild card roster for their series against the Boston Red Sox as he continues recovering from a calf strain that sidelined him on September 16. Despite manager Aaron Boone noting recent progress and Judge reporting positive updates on an anti-gravity treadmill, the team will proceed without him for the opening round. [1]
While Judge remains unavailable, designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will return to the active roster for the matchup in the Bronx after missing time since late April with his own calf strain. Stanton brings veteran postseason experience and right-handed power that could benefit the Yankees against a heavily left-handed Boston rotation. [1]
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- Aaron Judge left off Yankees Wild Card Series roster, but Giancarlo Stanton will be available vs. Red Sox — 2026-09-29T14:44:00+00:00