New York Yankees cope with injuries to Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton

The New York Yankees are currently missing two of their marquee hitters. Aaron Judge is on the injured list with a stress fracture in his right first rib, expected to sideline him for four to six weeks. Giancarlo Stanton is also on the IL with a low‑grade left calf strain but is closer to returning after recent batting and baserunning drills. In their absence, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez and Yankees analysts have highlighted Cody Bellinger, signed to a five‑year, $162.5 million contract, as the player best positioned to help guide the team.

Despite the depleted lineup, the Yankees have continued to win, sweeping the Cleveland Guardians and defeating the Boston Red Sox. Betting previews for the June 12 game against the Toronto Blue Jays note the matchup as a near pick‑em, with both teams fielding under‑manned offenses and strong pitching, leading to a projected combined total of about 8.6 runs.