Aaron Judge set to miss Yankees wild-card series, manager Aaron Boone says
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Key Points:
- New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Aaron Judge is unlikely to be part of the team's roster for the upcoming wild-card series against the Boston Red Sox due to a right calf strain.
- Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday and, despite being eligible to return on September 27, is expected to miss the postseason opener.
- The slugger received a platelet-rich plasma (PPP) injection for his moderate-grade calf strain, which has extended his recovery time.
- Judge recently returned from a three-month stint on the injured list caused by a stress fracture in his ribs but struggled at the plate in seven games, hitting .174 with 13 strikeouts.
- The 2026 season has been challenging for Judge, who battled injuries and performance issues, including a slow start and playing through a rib injury for six weeks before going on the injured list.
