While Aaron Judge did not get his wish and was left off the Yankees’ Wild Card roster, the team did include another hulking slugger with calf issues.
That would be Giancarlo Stanton. The designated hitter has been out since April 24 with three separate strains in both of his legs, but he made the cut for the Yankees’ Wild Card Series rematch against the Red Sox.
So did Trent Grisham, who’s next game will be his first since suffering his second hamstring strain of the year earlier this month.
With Game 1 of the Wild Card round rapidly approaching, here’s a look at the Yanks’ entire squad for the best-of-three series, which is heavy on hitters.
Hitters (16): Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham Ben Rice, Heliot Ramos, Spencer Jones, Cody Bellinger, Ryan McMahon, George Lombard Jr., Paul Goldschmidt, Luis García Jr., Jazz Chisholm Jr., José Caballero, Austin Wells, Ali Sánchez, Anthony Volpe, Amed Rosario
Stanton has not played in a game at any level in over five months. And yet, the Yankees will have him for the Wild Card round.
Normally a designated hitter, the expectation is that Stanton will be limited to pinch-hit duties. While that won’t get the prolific postseason performer many at...