Injured Aaron Judge Misses Yankees’ ALDS

The Yankees are trying to keep their season alive in the ALDS without Aaron Judge, who is sidelined by a calf strain. General manager Brian Cashman said Judge was not physically able to play and could not run the bases or handle outfield duties, making his absence from the roster unavoidable. The injury adds to a history of extended absences and raises questions about how often the 34-year-old slugger can continue playing right field as he ages. One report floated using a temporary roster opening to add Judge if he became healthy enough, but that was a speculative option rather than a confirmed plan.