Yankees' Decision on Aaron Judge's Injury Questioned
Sports medicine physician discusses the severity of Aaron Judge's calf strain and the potential risks of his return.
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New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge missed the team's entire postseason due to a moderate right soleus calf strain. The decision to keep the star player sidelined has been a topic of discussion, with questions arising about whether the Yankees made the correct call.
Dr. Natasha Desai, a sports medicine physician, appeared on an episode of "Injury Report" to analyze the severity of Judge's injury. She discussed the potential risks associated with rushing a player back from such an injury and the implications for Judge's long-term health, including his recovery timeline which could extend into the 2027 season.