Aaron Judge’s return hasn’t been perfect, but he’s getting closer. Since coming off the 10-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain, Judge has served exclusively as

Stanton has slashed .270/.343/.532 with 10 homers since returning to the Yankees' lineup, so the team can hardly afford losing his bat as it looks to right the ship. At the same time, it can't afford more defensive miscues, and it isn't clear if Stanton can really handle a defensive role, pain tolerance notwithstanding.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says Giancarlo Stanton is nearing a return to the outfield for the first time in nearly two years. Stanton has had his playing time limited while the Yankees