The New York Yankees have confirmed their playoff roster for their first-round matchup against the Boston Red Sox. And while one tall slugger is making his highly anticipated return, it might not be the power hitter most fans think.
The stage is set for the postseason, and the Yankees have confirmed their 26-man roster for the Wild Card Series. First off, it’s worth noting that Trent Grisham and Giancarlo Stanton are activated from the IL while captain Aaron Judge stays sidelined due to his calf injury.
The New York Yankees are officially ready to roll against the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series, unveiling their roster for the best-of-three series starting tonight in the Bronx.
The New York Yankees are preparing to play the Boston Red Sox in an American League Wild Card series. The Yankees are going into the series without the services of star slugger Aaron Judge.
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The New York Yankees announced their roster for the Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox. Aaron Judge was not part of it, although Giancarlo Stanton was on the roster for the series that begins on Tuesday in the Bronx.
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The Yankees activated designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton from the 60-day IL, per a team announcement. He’s on the Wild Card roster against the Red Sox.
Slugger Aaron Judge is not on the New York Yankees' roster for their American League wild-card series against the Boston Red Sox, multiple media outlets reported.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. expects to be in the New York Yankees’ lineup for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. Chisholm has not yet spoken with Yankees manager Aaron Boone about the lineup, but he expects to play when New York faces Boston left-hander Payton Tolle at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees will head into battle against the Red Sox without the two-time reigning MVP. Aaron Judge will not be on New York’s roster for the Wild Card round, as first reported by Jack Curry of YES Network.
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Just by taking the mound, Payton Tolle will make history when the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees renew their rivalry in Game 1of their American League Wild Card matchup.
The Boston Red Sox are giving left-hander Payton Tolle the nod to pitch Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that shortstop Anthony Volpe remains a live option at second base as the club prepares for its American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
The New York Yankees are still not sure if right fielder Aaron Judge will be on the roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
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The New York Yankees’ rotation is set for the American League wild-card series starting Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox.
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