Ominous Aaron Judge sign as Yankees star tries to return for wild-card series

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will compete in the Wild Card Series with games scheduled for prime-time starts. The series winner will advance to face the Rays in the ALDS. Meanwhile, the Yankees are finalizing their 26-man roster, though Aaron Judge's status remains a critical uncertainty. His potential return is viewed as an ominous sign as the team prepares for the high-profile matchup against their rivals in the Major League Baseball postseason.