Aaron Judge can’t make a heroic Yankees mistake

Aaron Judge, star outfielder for the New York Yankees, is dealing with a "moderate" strain in his calf's soleus muscle after sustaining an injury during gameplay. Manager Aaron Boone announced this injury grade publicly despite Judge’s usual reluctance to discuss injuries. This disclosure led to some disagreement between Judge and Boone over how much attention should be given to the severity of the injury, with Judge seemingly unhappy that details were shared without his input.

Boone later explained that while he initially said it was unlikely for Judge to play in upcoming playoff games, Judge expressed a desire to return by Game 1. The manager emphasized that despite their differing views on handling the situation, they are aligned in wanting what is best for Judge's health and for the team’s performance going forward.

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