Yankees get Stanton back as Judge tests throwing arm that could hinder him all season, Boone says

by | Aug 19, 2025 | Sports

TAMPA, Fla. — Giancarlo Stanton will return to the New York Yankees’ lineup in right field Tuesday night after missing three games with what the team described as general soreness, manager Aaron Boone told radio station WFAN while also providing an update on Aaron Judge.Boone said there is no timetable on a fielding return for Judge, who might not return to full health this season.“I don’t think we’re going to see him throwing like he normally does at any point this year, but that’s OK,” Boone said. “We’ve got to feel like he can go out there and protect himself.”Judge has been limited to being a designated hitter since being activated from the injured list on Aug. 5.“I don’t know yet,” Boone said about Judge’s return to the field. “What I’ve said is I’m waiting on the trainers to say, ‘Thumbs up.’ He’s expected to long toss again today, so I don’t expect it here in Tampa. Could it be Boston? Maybe. I just don’t know yet.”Popular ReadsThe Yankees are coming off a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals and hold a three-game lead for the final American League wild-card spot. Offensively, they will be satisfied if Judge can simply remain productive at the plate. He entered the week b …

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