The Yankees seem set to get a pair of important reinforcements back, as manager Aaron Boone told Jon Morosi of MLB Network Radio on Monday that sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are likely to return from the injured list this week. Judge resumed swinging Monday, while Stanton did so on Sunday.
The Yankees have gone almost the entire past month-plus without Judge, who has been on the IL twice since Aug. 11 because of calf issues. He returned from his first stint Aug. 26, but Judge didn’t last the full game and went back on the IL after that. The injury problems cut off what was an excellent opening to 2020 for Judge, who has slashed an elite-level .292/.343/.739 with nine home runs in 71 plate appearances. The Yankees have primarily turned right field over to Clint Frazier, who’s having a terrific year at the plate in his own right, in Judge’s absence.
Stanton, meanwhile, hasn’t played since Aug. 8 on account of a left hamstring strain. Like Judge, Stanton got off to a great start this year with a .293/.453/.585 mark and three home in 54 trips to the plate. A corner outfielder for most of his career, Stanton saw all of his action at designated hitter this year before winding up on the shelf. New York has used various players at DH as subs for Stanton.
In spite of prolonged absences for Judge and Stanton, the Yankees have put up above-average offensive numbers this year, as they rank ninth in wRC+ (107) and 12th in runs (223). They were supposed to boast a stacked offense, though, and the fact that they haven’t has led to a relatively disappointing 26-21 start and a four-game deficit in the American League East. But if Judge and Stanton are their usual selves when they return, they could help the Yankees lock down a playoff spot and perhaps make a serious World Series run in the postseason.
Never, ever say “Likely to return this week” in connection with either Judge or Stanton. I beg you, as a Yankees fan, to at least wait until they get back on the field.
Lol exactly. Heck even if they make it back on the field better give it a few days to see if they’ll actually stick around.
So true, because they are without a doubt, the most fragile players they have.
Yes they are extremely fragile , the Yankees should make it mandatory that Judge and Stanton must drink milk, take vitamins and iron daily lol.
And lay off the weight room
they lay off the weight room and then people will complain that they dont hit HRs lmao
BREAKING
Yankees place Stanton and Judge on 10-day IL for when they get injured next week.
That’s a funny comment! But in all reality, they always compete to the best of their ability! Sure injury is always a risk. But that’s mitigated by Judge (being covertly told) no diving for catches anymore, and Stanton DH’ing. The ultimate failure here is the medical/training staff’s.
Some guys are just injury-prone.
Ugh yes Troy Tulowitsky just imagine what would have been and even Jose Reyes damn. As well as Ken GriffeY JR would PROBALLY be hr champ if not for injuries and being fragile but unfortunately these damn things happen.
Really? According to Neil Sedaka, breaking up is easy to do!
fair-critic. Injuries are part of the game. The ultimate failure is that Stanton and Judge have human bodies that can get injured.
…….and complete 5 consecutive games. These guys are the ULTIMATE PROM QUEENS. If they have to go first to third, all bets are off.
Given their salaries, if they need a date for the Prom, I volunteer.
I think you would be subject to a salary dump lol.
BuT ThE YanKeEs aRe A Bad tEAm.
the fantastic, plastic duo….not quite glass, but definitely plastic.
Alright!
Here we go, fellas. Great news for the Yanks and their fans. Gio on the mend, as well. That’s three good bats/players being added for the stretch run.
Team has been showing some life lately.
Like it or not, the Yankees are not going to be anyone’s dream match up in the postseason. Cole & Tanaka are a good one, two. Lineup won’t have a soft spot 1-9. Pen goes 5-6 arms deep.
They’re going to be a tough out, man.
They have to be able to hit the better pitching and not strike out as much. That’s been their weakness the last few years in the post season.
Definitely looking forward to both of Stanton’s at-bats before he gets hurt again.
Perfect timing, just when the team is starting to come around too. That being said, Clint Frazier needs to stay in the starting lineup.
Yeah, because Gardy is finished.
As much as I always have respected Gardner I would say I would have to agree he looks a bit washed up.
Garbage has been FINISHED FOR YEARS
lmao the fact youre still at it puts a smile on my face
Not good news for the jays lol
Injuries and what could have been: think of the great number 7. The Mick. Greatest pure talent ever to put on a uniform. Had he been healthy may have been GOAT.
johnny astoria. Babe Ruth was the greatest talent to put on a uniform.
They will be back just in time to pull some minor muscle and miss the playoffs.
Amen to the peanut brittle brothers
Who cares mighty mouse Brett Garbage will hit about a buck twelve and sit in the number three hole.
I’ll say this again and again and again…… it’s been what I think I been saying this since 10 year or more now.
The Yankees will NOT win another World Series as long as Brett Garbage is on the team.