What happened: Per Jeff Passan, Aaron Judge's status remains a central issue around the Yankees ahead of a scheduled game. New York brings a 2-0 series lead into a matchup that begins at 0-0.

Why it matters: Judge's availability shapes the ceiling for Aaron Judge and a club Passan described as championship-caliber even without him. Any movement on his status would land in a series the Yankees already lead 2-0.

What to watch: The next development to watch is any change in Judge's status before the scheduled game begins.