Could Aaron Judge play in AL wild card vs Red Sox? He sure thinks so
Despite Aaron Boone saying he doesn't plan on having Aaron Judge for the AL Wild Card round, the Yankees captain pushed back on that narrative.
New York — Aaron Judge remains optimistic about playing in the opening playoff round despite his calf injury. The Yankees' captain clarified that he doesn't have control over his roster status, as manager Aaron Boone said they are planning to exclude him from the Wild Card series lineup. Judge expressed his determination to return as soon as possible, stating he is doing everything in his power to get back in shape.
His prognosis suggests a weeks-long recovery due to a moderate right calf strain affecting his soleus muscle. Despite the uncertainty, Yankees manager Boone reassured that the team's championship objectives are unaffected by Judge's injury, as they've managed well without him during much of the season. Judge's platelet-poor plasma injection on Monday limited his activity further.
The Yankees are set to host the best-of-three series against Boston, with the Red Sox potentially avoiding the Yankees if they secure the No. 6 seed.
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