Aaron Judge Expected to Miss AL Wild Card Series With Calf Injury
The Yankees slugger is unlikely to play in the Wild Card round as he deals with a calf injury, significantly impacting New York's postseason outlook.
Aaron Judge is expected to miss the AL Wild Card Series due to a calf injury, according to MLB reporting. The absence of the Yankees' offensive cornerstone represents a significant lineup disruption heading into the postseason. Judge's status beyond the Wild Card round remains unclear depending on recovery timeline. The Yankees will need to navigate the early playoff round without their most impactful hitter.
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