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Aaron Judge Expresses Preference for Yankees' 2024 Lineup

Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Envisions Judge in No. 3 Spot, Batting Behind Juan Soto

  • Aaron Judge, outfielder for the New York Yankees, expressed his preference for the team's 2024 lineup at his foundation's gala, stating he would like to see DJ LeMahieu, Juan Soto, and himself as the top three.
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone has indicated that he also envisions Judge in the No. 3 spot, batting behind Soto, and playing the majority of his innings in center field.
  • Boone has yet to finalize the leadoff position, but DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, and Alex Verdugo have been mentioned as potential options.
  • Judge's philanthropic efforts were recently recognized with the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, highlighting his commitment to making a difference in the community.
  • According to FanGraphs’ ZiPS projections, both Soto and Judge are expected to have strong performances in 2024, with Soto projected for 33 homers, 103 RBI, a 160 OPS+ and 5.5 WAR, and Judge projected to slug 40 homers with 101 RBI, a 162 OPS+ and 5.5 WAR.
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