Aaron Judge will not be on the New York Yankees’ roster for the American League Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The Yankees submitted their 26‑man roster ahead of the best‑of‑three series that begins later this week, and Judge’s name was absent from the list.
Judge, a former American League MVP and one of the franchise’s most prolific power hitters, has been a central figure for New York throughout the season.
His omission leaves the Yankees without one of their primary offensive threats as they prepare to face their historic rivals in the postseason.
The source did not provide a reason for Judge’s exclusion, and the Yankees organization has not released an official comment on the decision.
The Wild Card series will determine which team advances to the American League Division Series, with the winner moving on to the next round of the playoffs.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
