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The New York Yankees are heading into the postseason with a massive hole in their lineup. Aaron Judge is not expected to play in the Wild Card series as he continues working through a calf strain, and right now there is no clear timeline for his return. Losing your MVP-caliber center piece at this exact moment is about as brutal as it gets.
The silver lining in the Bronx comes in the form of Jazz Chisholm Junior, who is set to be activated off the injured list Tuesday between games of a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays. Chisholm has been sidelined since September eighth with a thumb sprain, but he is back and the Yankees will need every bit of energy he brings to make a real postseason run.
Meanwhile, out in Los Angeles, Sean McVay is playing it cautious when it comes to wide receiver Puka Nacua ahead of Week three against Denver. McVay says he is hopeful Nacua suits up against the Broncos, but nothing is confirmed just yet. After losing him early last week, the Rams offense is clearly feeling the absence of one of their most dynamic weapons.
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