Stanton Eyes Return From Calf Injury for Yankees ALDS Run
The Yankees slugger has been sidelined since April with a calf injury and is pushing to contribute in the postseason.
Giancarlo Stanton has been out since April due to a calf injury, missing the bulk of the regular season. He is expressing eagerness to return to game action as the Yankees enter the ALDS. His availability and readiness remain a key storyline for New York's postseason roster. The situation bears monitoring as the Yankees manage his workload and health heading into playoff competition.
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Aaron Judge working to return from calf injury for Yankees' ALDS vs. Rays
Judge has been sidelined since Sept. 16 and missed New York's Wild Card sweep; his availability for the ALDS against Tampa Bay remains uncertain, per CBS Sports.
Judge Sits Again With Right Calf Strain in Wild Card Sweep
Aaron Judge was held out of both Wild Card games against Boston as he nurses a right calf strain, forcing the Yankees into a 16-position-player roster.
Aaron Judge not added to Yankees' Wild Card Series roster due to calf injury
Aaron Judge was left off the Yankees' Wild Card Series roster because of a calf injury, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch; his availability for the series remains uncertain.
Giancarlo Stanton activated from 60-day IL, on Yankees' Wild Card roster vs. Red Sox
The Yankees activated Stanton from the 60-day IL for the Wild Card Series against Boston, per a team announcement; RHP Alexander Cornielle was designated for assignment to open the 40-man spot.
Aaron Judge's calf injury leaves Wild Card Series availability uncertain
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports Judge's calf injury has put his Wild Card Series availability in question, though Judge has pledged to be on the roster.
Aaron Judge calf injury puts Wild Card Series availability in question
Aaron Judge is dealing with a calf injury ahead of the Yankees' Wild Card Series vs. the Red Sox, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch; his availability remains uncertain.