With Aaron Judge able to serve as designated hitter but not able to field — he is beginning to build up his right arm after a flexor strain — and with lefty Framber Valdez expected to be on the mound for the Astros, the Yankees are ready to at least somewhat risk Stanton’s legs to shoehorn his bat into the lineup.

Aaron Judge hit his first homer in nearly three weeks and Carlos Rodón allowed one hit in seven innings as the New York Yankees routed the Minnesota Twins 9-1.

"A little tougher recovering after the last one," Aaron Boone said of Wednesday night's start against the Twins.

It had been more than a year since Giancarlo Stanton last tracked a fly ball, spending the past several months rehabbing his ailing elbows to reclaim a spot in the Yankees’ batting order. But with Aaron Judge temporarily shifted into the designated hitter role,

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says Giancarlo Stanton is nearing a return to the outfield for the first time in nearly two years.

ST. LOUIS — The Yankees knew they were taking a big risk throwing Giancarlo Stanton out in right field last weekend after nothing but DHing since September 2023.

Giancarlo Stanton has been performing at a high level since he returned from the injured list, and Aaron Judge spoke about his performances and leadership.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are Nearing Even More New York Yankees History. The New York Yankees continued their dominance of the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night, beating Minnesota 9-1 at Yankee Stadium.

Tim Kurkjian believes the New York Yankees can be dangerous in October with Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton's bats.

Stanton has slashed .270/.343/.532 with 10 homers since returning to the Yankees' lineup, so the team can hardly afford losing his bat as it looks to right the ship. At the same time, it can't afford more defensive miscues, and it isn't clear if Stanton can really handle a defensive role, pain tolerance notwithstanding.