New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is expected to miss the first round of the MLB playoffs due to a calf injury. Manager Aaron Boone stated Tuesday that the team is "planning on him not being a part of that," referring to the American League Wild Card Series, which is set to begin next week.
Judge received a platelet-rich plasma injection on Monday during the team's off-day, according to Boone. The injection came after the team's return from Arizona. Boone acknowledged that injury recovery timelines can range from two to six weeks, and while the playoffs are a week away, he is not ruling out Judge's participation, though he is not anticipating it.
The outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a strained soleus muscle, a part of the lower calf. Boone described the strain as "moderate" but did not specify the grade. Judge is eligible to be activated for the regular-season finale on Sunday against Baltimore, but he is not expected to engage in significant activity in the coming days.
Judge, a three-time American League MVP, was removed from a game last week against the Minnesota Twins due to discomfort in his leg. This injury follows a previous absence of more than three months due to a broken rib. The 34-year-old had only recently returned to the lineup before experiencing this new setback.
