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The two big Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton questions hanging over Yankees

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Heyman, J. (2026, October 6). The two big Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton questions hanging over Yankees. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/sports/the-two-big-aaron-judge-giancarlo-stanton-questions-hanging-over-yankees/

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In October, The New York Yankees face major concerns about their star sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, heading into the ALCS from ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Judge is aiming to return after an injury but his status remains uncertain, while Stanton is currently serving as a pinch hitter due to health issues. The Yankees are questioning whether these key players can contribute effectively during this postseason or if they can still achieve success without their full strength. Despite the potential absence of Judge and Stanton, the team boasts one of the strongest rotations in the playoffs, which may help them overcome the challenges posed by not having both sluggers at peak performance.

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Two big questions hang over the heads of the Yankees this October. asserted

questions → hang → Yankees

The questions concern their two biggest sluggers — former MVP Giancarlo Stanton, who’s on the roster as a pinch hitter, and three-time MVP/captain Aaron Judge, who hopes to be activated for the ALCS. asserted

who → concern → ALCS

Question 1: Are Stanton and Judge going to be able to contribute to this postseason run? asserted

Stanton → go → run

Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t miss Greg Joyce’s text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. asserted

he → access → Yankees

Yankees → sign → them

As for the second question, it certainly hurts not to have them at full strength (Stanton) or at all for now (Judge). asserted

it → hurt → Judge

However, the Yankees have arguably the most intact and talented four-man rotation in this postseason derby, so it can be done. asserted

it → have → derby

The Braves won in 2021 without Ronald Acuña Jr., and the Rangers won in 2023 without Jacob deGrom. asserted

Rangers → win → deGrom

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