Yankees To Place Aaron Judge On IL With Calf Strain
A fan perspective discusses the decision to place Yankees star Aaron Judge on the injured list due to a calf strain. The author argues that resting the player is a strategic move to ensure health for the postseason.
Why it matters
Player health management is critical for professional sports teams aiming for long-term success in postseason tournaments.
I’m not sure why everyone is freaking out.
There is literally no reason to run him out there to finish the season. It won’t change the wildcard standings.
So you rest Judge, which allows you to bring in another player and get reps for them in case they are needed in the postseason.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in