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Judge Aims to Play Game 1 Despite Calf Injury
24 Sep
Summary
- Aaron Judge has a moderate-grade soleus calf strain, impacting postseason play.
- Manager Boone is planning without Judge, but he intends to play Game 1.
- Lineup adjustments loom if Judge plays but cannot field.
The New York Yankees are preparing for their postseason run, potentially starting on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. A significant concern is the availability of star player Aaron Judge, who is currently sidelined with a moderate-grade soleus calf strain. He received a PPP injection on Monday.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated the team is planning for the Wild Card Series without Judge, though he has not been definitively ruled out. Despite the injury, Judge has expressed his intention to play in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, stating, "That's what the plan is."
Judge's presence, even if limited to designated hitter duties, would necessitate major lineup adjustments. This could involve shifting players like Ben Rice to first base, potentially impacting opportunities for other key bats like Luis Garcia Jr. or Paul Goldschmidt, and forcing further positional changes across the infield.
