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Ivory CoastYankees Face Major Roster Decisions Ahead of Red Sox Series
The New York Yankees are preparing for their wild card series against the Red Sox with several major injury and roster questions still unanswered.
The Judge Dilemma
The New York Yankees enter the postseason with the second-best record in the American League, but their roster is far from set. The biggest question mark surrounds captain Aaron Judge. After missing 84 games with a rib stress fracture, Judge suffered a calf strain on September 16.
Manager Aaron Boone called it a moderate grade strain and said the team is planning as if Judge will not be ready, though he did not rule him out. This did not sit well with Judge, who said, "Everybody's moderate is a little different."
Judge received a platelet-poor plasma injection to help him heal. He wants to play right field instead of acting as a designated hitter, but he has not taken a swing since the injury.
More Injury Returns
Judge is not the only player trying to make a late comeback. Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham are also working to be on the wild card roster. Stanton has been out since late April with a calf injury, while Grisham has been sidelined with a hamstring issue.
Both players recently faced live pitching. Stanton also ran the bases for the first time since his injury. Adding Stanton back to the lineup as a designated hitter could shake up the infield.
If Stanton starts at designated hitter, Ben Rice would likely move to first base. That would push Luis Garcia Jr. and Paul Goldschmidt to the bench, creating a tough decision for the coaching staff.
Infield and Pitching Questions
The Yankees also have decisions to make across the infield. With shortstop George Lombard Jr. playing well, Anthony Volpe has been at second base. However, Jazz Chisholm Jr. is now back from the injured list.
Volpe could move to third base, a position he played on Friday. The team has other options at third, including Ryan McMahon, Amed Rosario, and Jose Caballero.
There is also the question of how many pitchers the team will carry. Last year, the Yankees had 12 pitchers on their roster. Boone hinted they might carry fewer this time around to make room for extra hitters.
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