Joey Votto predicts Red Sox will beat Yankees, citing Judge’s absence

Former NL MVP Joey Votto predicts the Boston Red Sox will beat the New York Yankees in their best-of-three Wild Card series, a rematch of New York’s 2-1 win last year. He says Aaron Judge’s absence leaves the Yankees short of offense, while Boston has plenty of pitching.

Votto made the pick while discussing his projected World Series matchup and named Boston as his choice to reach the World Series.