Yankees’ Aaron Judge banking on experimental medical therapy: ‘My first time doing this’ | Klapisch
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Key Points:
- Aaron Judge is unlikely to make the Yankees' AL Wild Card Series roster due to a calf injury, with the team waiting until the last moment to decide his status before the 10 a.m. Tuesday MLB deadline.
- Judge has been using platelet-poor plasma (PPP) injections, a new medical treatment aimed at accelerating muscle injury healing, which has shown promising but still experimental results.
- Despite some progress, Judge's recent batting practice was underwhelming, and concerns remain about the risk of re-injury if he returns too soon, especially with the physical demands of playing outfield.
- The Yankees hope to limit Judge to designated hitter duties initially, with outfielder Spencer Jones covering right field, to reduce strain on Judge's recovering calf.
- Judge's rushed return from a fractured rib injury may have contributed to his calf issue, highlighting the challenges of returning to peak performance after extended injury downtime.
