# Judge aims to play in Wild Card Series

> Aaron Judge targets Wild Card Series readiness despite calf strain
- Title: Judge aims to play in Wild Card Series · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Aaron Judge targets Wild Card Series readiness despite calf strain Judge plans to return for Wild Card Series after moderate right calf strain
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-availability-for-wild-card-series
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Judge plans to return for Wild Card Series after moderate right calf strain