Judge Gets Day Off After Yankees Clinch Playoff Spot
New York manager gives Aaron Judge a rest day on Sept. 15, the day after the Yankees secured their place in the postseason field.
Aaron Judge was held out of the Yankees starting lineup on September 15. The move came one day after New York clinched a spot in the playoff field. Rest days for star players are common after clinching milestones. Judge's absence affects the Yankees' lineup construction for this game.
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