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Yankees' Judge to Sit Opener, Prioritize WBC Prep
20 Feb
Summary
- Aaron Judge will not play in the Yankees' spring opener on Friday, Feb. 20.
- Judge is slated to play in four or five of the first nine spring games.
- The Yankees aim to balance Judge's preparation for the WBC and the season.
The New York Yankees have a strategic plan for star player Aaron Judge as Spring Training begins this Friday, February 20. Judge, the reigning MVP, will be held out of the season opener against the Baltimore Orioles, a decision manager Aaron Boone confirmed earlier in the week. This cautious approach is designed to manage Judge's workload effectively.
Judge is expected to participate in four to five of the Yankees' first nine spring contests. His spring debut is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, where he will play right field. The following day, he will appear in the lineup again, this time as the designated hitter. This carefully calibrated schedule aims to balance Judge's readiness for the upcoming World Baseball Classic with his preparation for the regular season, ensuring the team's superstar is at peak performance.
