What happened: MLB Tonight centered the decision on Aaron Judge's ability to run the bases, with one panelist saying he could not be ready for game action under that condition. New York had not started Saturday's Division Series game yet.

Why it matters: New York opens the postseason without Judge available for game action, a major constraint for its lineup at the start of October. It also extends Aaron Judge's playoff availability dispute into the Division Series while Giancarlo Stanton remains on the active group.

What to watch: Watch for any change in Judge's running status as the Division Series unfolds. Stanton's early workload is the immediate lineup variable for New York.