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Aaron Judge targets return for Yankees Wild Card Series
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is attempting to return to the lineup for the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. Judge, who has been sidelined since September 16 with a right calf strain involving the soleus muscle, participated in live batting practice at Yankee Stadium on Monday. While he has engaged in hitting and throwing, he has not yet resumed full baserunning, though he has utilized an anti-gravity treadmill for training.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone remains non-committal regarding Judge's availability, stating the team will monitor his progress and medical evaluations. Judge has expressed a strong desire to play, particularly in right field, though the team may consider him as a designated hitter or pinch-hitter to mitigate injury risks. The decision on his roster status must be finalized before the series opener on Tuesday.
In other roster developments, the Yankees have announced Cam Schlittler as the starter for Game 1 of the series, followed by Max Fried for Game 2. The team is also evaluating the roles of several players, including prospects George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones, and the availability of Giancarlo Stanton, who is being considered as a potential postseason pinch-hitting option following a calf injury.
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Aaron Boone · Aaron Judge · Boston Red Sox · Cam Schlittler · Giancarlo Stanton · New York Yankees · Yankee Stadium
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aaron Judge's inclusion on the Yankees' Wild Card roster remains undecided. empiresportsmedia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aaron Judge is attempting to convince team management of his readiness for the postseason.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aaron Judge is scheduled to take live batting practice at Yankee Stadium.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Yankees have not yet decided if Giancarlo Stanton will be on the Wild Card roster.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aaron Judge has not yet resumed running the bases.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aaron Judge is currently on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain. empiresportsmedia.com