What happened: Aaron Judge is hoping to be available in right field for the New York Yankees in their upcoming Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the club wants every possible right-handed bat on the roster for the matchup.
Why it matters: Having Judge's bat in the lineup would provide a significant boost against Boston's pitching staff. Judge has been pushing to return from a calf strain, and his presence could alter the balance of the series.
By the numbers: The Yankees enter the postseason with an 87-65 record and have scored 4.5 runs per game this season. New York previously defeated the Red Sox 16-1 on August 30 in their largest margin of victory this year.
What to watch: The Yankees will finalize their roster as they evaluate Judge's physical readiness before the series begins.