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Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton Likely To Return This Week

By Connor Byrne | September 14, 2020 at 3:18pm CDT

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.

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  1. mike156

    2 years ago

    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.

    Reply
    • xpackyank

      2 years ago

      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.

      Reply
    • Eatdust666

      2 years ago

      So true, because they are without a doubt, the most fragile players they have.

      Reply
      • Oldschoolandthemets1980

        2 years ago

        Yes they are extremely fragile , the Yankees should make it mandatory that Judge and Stanton must drink milk, take vitamins and iron daily lol.

        Reply
        • Perksy

          2 years ago

          And lay off the weight room

        • Begamin

          2 years ago

          they lay off the weight room and then people will complain that they dont hit HRs lmao

  2. kohlippit

    2 years ago

    BREAKING

    Yankees place Stanton and Judge on 10-day IL for when they get injured next week.

    Reply
    • fair-critic

      2 years ago

      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.

      Reply
      • Chief Two Hands

        2 years ago

        Some guys are just injury-prone.

        Reply
        • Oldschoolandthemets1980

          2 years ago

          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.

        • Curly_was_a_stooge

          2 years ago

          Really? According to Neil Sedaka, breaking up is easy to do!

      • James1955

        2 years ago

        fair-critic. Injuries are part of the game. The ultimate failure is that Stanton and Judge have human bodies that can get injured.

        Reply
  3. Rick Pernell

    2 years ago

    …….and complete 5 consecutive games. These guys are the ULTIMATE PROM QUEENS. If they have to go first to third, all bets are off.

    Reply
    • bobtillman

      2 years ago

      Given their salaries, if they need a date for the Prom, I volunteer.

      Reply
      • Rangers29

        2 years ago

        I think you would be subject to a salary dump lol.

        Reply
  4. Rangers29

    2 years ago

    BuT ThE YanKeEs aRe A Bad tEAm.

    Reply
  5. cmanson

    2 years ago

    the fantastic, plastic duo….not quite glass, but definitely plastic.

    Reply
  6. Ducky Buckin Fent

    2 years ago

    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.

    Reply
    • Perksy

      2 years ago

      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.

      Reply
  7. Mr. Furious

    2 years ago

    Definitely looking forward to both of Stanton’s at-bats before he gets hurt again.

    Reply
  8. angt222

    2 years ago

    Perfect timing, just when the team is starting to come around too. That being said, Clint Frazier needs to stay in the starting lineup.

    Reply
    • Eatdust666

      2 years ago

      Yeah, because Gardy is finished.

      Reply
      • Oldschoolandthemets1980

        2 years ago

        As much as I always have respected Gardner I would say I would have to agree he looks a bit washed up.

        Reply
      • Louiebeans

        2 years ago

        Garbage has been FINISHED FOR YEARS

        Reply
        • Begamin

          2 years ago

          lmao the fact youre still at it puts a smile on my face

  9. 92jays

    2 years ago

    Not good news for the jays lol

    Reply
  10. johnny astoria

    2 years ago

    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.

    Reply
    • James1955

      2 years ago

      johnny astoria. Babe Ruth was the greatest talent to put on a uniform.

      Reply
  11. Yep it is

    2 years ago

    They will be back just in time to pull some minor muscle and miss the playoffs.

    Reply
  12. Curly_was_a_stooge

    2 years ago

    Amen to the peanut brittle brothers

    Reply
  13. Louiebeans

    2 years ago

    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.

    Reply

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