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Judge's Calf Strain: Yankees' Wild Card Roster in Doubt
28 Sep
Summary
- Yankees await decisions on Aaron Judge's calf strain for Wild Card Series.
- Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham nearing potential activation from IL.
- Pitching staff decisions are crucial for roster flexibility.
The Yankees are navigating significant roster decisions ahead of their Wild Card Series matchup against the Boston Red Sox. A key concern is the availability of captain Aaron Judge, who is recovering from a moderate right calf strain sustained on September 16th. His potential inclusion as a designated hitter or pinch-hitter is being considered, even if he is not ready for the opener.
Giancarlo Stanton, sidelined since September 5th with a right hamstring strain, and Trent Grisham, out since late April with calf strains, are nearing activation. Both participated in live batting practice and base running, with Grisham's return bolstering the outfield and Stanton offering a potent pinch-hitting threat.
The Yankees' pitching staff decisions also play a critical role. The potential inclusion of pitchers like Ryan Weathers, Carlos Rodon, and Will Warren in the bullpen mix could impact roster spots. Manager Aaron Boone aims for flexibility, balancing the number of position players against pitchers to accommodate players like Judge, Stanton, and Grisham.
