Aaron Judge out for ALDS as Yankees struggle against Rays

Aaron Judge is not playing in the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a moderate strain of the soleus muscle in his right calf. The New York Yankees lost their first game of the series, managing only one hit. Judge's absence is significant given his status as one of the sport's premier hitters. He will be out for the remainder of the ALDS, with the possibility of returning if the Yankees advance to the AL Championship Series (ALCS). If they play a potential Game 5 on October 10, his return would be considered afterward if New York prevails.

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