Aaron Judge won't play ALWCS; Giancarlo Stanton makes roster
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Key Points:
- Aaron Judge will not play in the American League Wild Card series for the New York Yankees due to a right calf strain, despite his efforts to demonstrate readiness to team officials.
- Giancarlo Stanton, who has not played in over five months due to calf injuries, was activated from the injured list and included on the roster, expected to serve as a pinch hitter.
- Outfielder Trent Grisham, also recently activated from the injured list, made the roster, while left-hander Ryan Weathers was left off.
- The Yankees' 26-man roster for the best-of-three series against the Boston Red Sox features an unusual composition of 16 position players and 10 pitchers.
- The Yankees may consider adding Judge to the roster if they advance to the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, with the earliest opportunity being Game 2 after additional recovery time.
