Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton Nearing Potential Returns
New York Yankees players Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are nearing potential returns; Judge hopes to be ready for the upcoming playoffs, while Stanton could rejoin the team after a 5 1/2-month absence.
Fresno Visalia, CA, September 23, 2026 — The New York Yankees may soon see two key offensive players, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, return to the active roster. Both players are reportedly nearing the end of their respective recovery periods, with Judge expressing optimism about being ready for the team’s postseason push.
Aaron Judge, the team’s captain and a prominent slugger, is aiming to be available for the upcoming playoffs. While the exact timeline for his return remains to be confirmed, his potential availability provides a significant boost to the Yankees’ lineup as they approach the critical stage of the season.
Meanwhile, Giancarlo Stanton is also on track to rejoin the team. Stanton has been absent for approximately 5 1/2 months. His potential return could bolster the Yankees’ offensive power, especially after a lengthy period away from play.
The current status of their injuries and specific dates for their return to game action have not been fully detailed. However, the news suggests a positive outlook for the team’s roster depth and offensive capabilities heading into the final stretch of the regular season and the playoffs.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.yourcentralvalley.com, see more information here.
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