Judge says he intends to be available for G1 of Wild Card series
Yankees' slugger Aaron Judge told ESPN on Wednesday that he intends to be ready for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium next Tuesday.
The New York Yankees are getting a huge boost with Aaron Judge expected to be available for the start of the AL Wild Card Series. Judge has been dealing with an injury, but it sounds like he's on track to return just in time for the postseason. This is a huge deal for the Yankees, as Judge is one of their most powerful hitters and a key contributor to their lineup.
The Yankees' chances of making a deep playoff run just got a lot better with Judge's anticipated return. The team has been streaky at times this season, but with Judge back in the lineup, they'll have a much better chance of competing with the top teams in the American League. The Wild Card Series will be a best-of-three, so the Yankees will need to come out strong right away - having Judge available for Game 1 is a huge advantage.
The Yankees will face a tough opponent in the Wild Card Series, but with Judge back in the lineup, they'll have a good chance of advancing to the next round. To watch next: the Yankees' opponent in the Wild Card Series, which will be determined by the outcome of the final regular season games. The team that finishes with the best record in the AL will host the series, so the Yankees will need to be ready to play on the road or at home - either way, having Judge back will be a big boost.
Originally reported by espn.com. SportsNewsletter adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.