Judge spring debut today

DUNEDIN — Aaron Judge will DH and get an at-bat or two in his spring debut on Wednesday, Aaron Boone said. Judge will then play right on Friday, assuming everything goes well.

“He’s in a good place, but we’ll go slowly,” Boone said.

Giancarlo Stanton will start in right on Wednesday.

“I was actually going to play Judge in right, but Giancarlo DHed on Monday, so we don’t want to do that two games in a row,” Boone said. “It makes more sense to do it this way.”

Judge underwent offseason surgery on his left shoulder, and was slated to miss the first five or so games of the spring with the team wanting to take it slow.

“I always look forward to seeing the regulars take their reps,” Brian Cashman said.

Asked if Judge’s rehab program has gone smoothly, Cashman responded: “No worries. He was pushed back a little later in terms of communication with the doctor — not from any setbacks. (The doctor) just said he wanted to give him more time so we adjusted. He’s a little late out of the gates, but better safe than sorry.”

Cashman said the anticipation is that Judge will be ready for Opening Day. to me just yet, but after he sees that I’m open to it, he might make a call,” Cashman said with a laugh. “I respect the hell out of Pete Carroll, so I’d look forward to hearing from him.”

Cashman was pleased to bring a leader like Wilson to camp, and hopes his appearance benefits the team. Wilson was reportedly hit up high fielding a grounder during practice on Tuesday in Tampa.

“I’ve been hit harder,” Wilson reportedly said.