Aaron Judge’s ALDS Status Uncertain as Yankees Await Recovery
Yankees captain Aaron Judge's status for the ALDS is uncertain following the team's Wild Card Series sweep. He is recovering from a strained right calf and participated in live batting practice in Somerset, New Jersey.

Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, September 30, 2026 —
The availability of New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge for the upcoming American League Division Series (ALDS) remains uncertain as the team progresses past the Wild Card Series. Judge has been sidelined due to a strained right calf.
In his ongoing recovery process, Judge recently participated in live batting practice. This session took place in Somerset, New Jersey. The specifics regarding the outcome of this batting practice and its impact on his readiness for the ALDS were not immediately detailed. The team’s progression to the ALDS follows their recent sweep in the Wild Card Series.
Further updates on Judge’s condition and his potential participation in the ALDS are anticipated as his recovery continues. The exact timeline for his return to play has not been publicly disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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