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Judge aims to play in Wild Card Series
Aaron Judge targets Wild Card Series readiness despite calf strain
In brief
Aaron Judge targets Wild Card Series readiness despite calf strain Judge plans to return for Wild Card Series after moderate right calf strain Originally reported by Mlb.
Judge's return plan
Aaron Judge says he will be ready for Wild Card Series Game 1.
“The Bronx is a magical place in October”
Manager's cautious approach
Manager Aaron Boone says the process to get Judge back is ongoing.
“We've got days away until that”
Calf strain details
Judge has a moderate grade right calf strain in the soleus muscle.
“I don't know why he used those words”
Pain tolerance history
Judge played through a fractured rib and partially collapsed lung in 2019.
“I've dealt with strains before and kind of played through them”
Recovery timeline
A Grade 2 calf strain typically takes three weeks to recover.
“Everybody's moderate is a little different”
Current status
Judge received a platelet-poor plasma injection in his right calf.
“I want to come back and be ready to play the field”
Postseason goal
Judge aims to return as soon as possible for Wild Card Series.
“My goal is to come back as soon as I can”
The takeaway
Judge plans to return for Wild Card Series after moderate right calf strain
