Before Game 1File a fixed 26-player Wild Card roster

Path 1

Leave Judge off

Another player takes the roster place for the entire Wild Card Series.

If New York advancesJudge may be added to a new roster for the Division Series.

Path 2

Carry and retain him

One of 26 places stays committed whether he plays right field or serves in a restricted role.

Trade-offThe Yankees accept uncertainty about his hitting, running and defense.

Path 3

Carry, then replace him

An injury replacement requires commissioner’s-office approval, and a position player must replace a position player.

ConsequenceJudge is out for the rest of this round and the Division Series.

The Yankees may submit a different 26-player roster for a later postseason round. The two-round restriction applies when a player is replaced after a series roster has locked.