Yankees star Aaron Judge received a platelet poor plasma injection for his sore right calf, casting doubt on his availability for the postseason. Judge, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a moderate strain in his calf’s soleus muscle, is not expected to return for the regular-season finale against Baltimore. The injury occurred during a game against Minnesota, and despite an MRI confirming the strain, Judge’s symptoms have persisted. This setback follows his recent return from a broken rib that sidelined him for over three months. In his limited play this season, Judge has hit .241 with 18 home runs and 41 RBIs in 66 games. The Yankees, who have managed a 48-41 record without him, are preparing for a potential wild-card series against the Red Sox. Manager Aaron Boone emphasized the team’s resilience and determination to win, with or without Judge.
QUESTION: How might Aaron Judge’s absence impact the Yankees’ performance in the postseason, and what strategies could the team employ to compensate for his loss?
Aaron Judge has injection in sore right calf, unlikely to play in Wild Card Series
