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Yankees eliminated in ALDS amid Judge's injury

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Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a right calf strain, specifically a soleus muscle injury, which placed him on the 10-day injured list on September 17. While manager Aaron Boone previously characterized the strain as ‘moderate’—a description Judge reportedly questioned—Boone has since clarified that the team is working together on his recovery, describing Judge’s reaction to the injury description as ‘passion’ rather than frustration. To aid his recovery, Judge has undergone platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. As the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays progressed, the Yankees continued to play without Judge. Following a Game 1 loss, the Yankees fell behind 2-0 in the series after a 5-2 defeat in Game 2. That contest was marked by four defensive errors that fueled a decisive four-run rally by the Rays, though Ben Rice provided two solo home runs for New York. The Rays completed a three-game sweep in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium with a 4-3 victory, advancing to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) for the first time since 2020. The deciding game featured a tiebreaking two-run home run by Victor Mesa Jr. and a controversial overturned call where Anthony Volpe’s apparent game-tying home run was ruled an RBI double due to fan interference. Following the elimination, Yankees captain Aaron Judge expressed frustration regarding team management and the necessity for more aggressive roster moves during the offseason. Subsequent reports highlight that the Rays' sweep was bolstered by strong pitching and standout postseason performances from young players Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda. The Yankees' exit has prompted debate regarding organizational strategy, roster depth behind the plate, and the future of manager Aaron Boone, though he is expected to remain in his position.

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