Judge, Boone Disagree on Playoff Return

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is creating uncertainty about his availability for the AL Wild Card Series, contradicting manager Aaron Boone's timeline. While Boone stated he doesn't expect Judge to return from a calf strain in time for the playoffs, Judge told ESPN he plans to play, downplaying the severity of the injury. chickenroad.qpon

Judge, who has been on the injured list since Sept. 17, disputed Boone's characterization of his calf strain as "moderate," saying "everybody's 'moderate' is a little different." The three-time AL MVP returned briefly in early September but only played 7 games before suffering the latest injury.