New York Yankees face extended absences of Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge

Giancarlo Stanton has missed 44 games after straining his right calf on April 24. A recent setback while running the bases has delayed his hoped‑for return early in the Yankees’ homestand against the Chicago White Sox, and manager Aaron Boone said the timeline is now in jeopardy. The Yankees also remain without Aaron Judge, who was placed on the injured list on June 5 with a stress fracture in his ribs after a month of playing through the pain. Judge is not expected back until mid‑August. The dual loss of their two premier right‑handed power hitters has forced New York to adjust its lineup, relying more on left‑handed batters and giving young players like Jasson Domínguez expanded roles. Additional injuries include center fielder Trent Grisham’s strained hamstring. Despite the setbacks, the Yankees sit atop the AL East with a 41‑27 record.