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Yankees Embrace Automated Challenge System, Explore Shortstop Backup

2/19/2026

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The New York Yankees are adopting the automated ball-strike challenge system (ABS), and manager Aaron Boone urges aggressive challenges because games can be won or lost early.
Aaron Judge, the Yankees' outfielder, is optimistic about the system's potential benefits.
The Yankees are exploring Ryan McMahon as a backup shortstop option due to injuries to Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Cabrera.
Boone believes Ryan McMahon can handle the position if needed.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees are adopting the automated ball-strike challenge system (ABS), and manager Aaron Boone urges aggressive challenges because games can be won or lost early.
Aaron Judge, the Yankees' outfielder, is optimistic about the system's potential benefits.
The Yankees are exploring Ryan McMahon as a backup shortstop option due to injuries to Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Cabrera.
Boone believes Ryan McMahon can handle the position if needed.