Joe Girardi comments on health concerns of Yankees stars Judge and Stanton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Joe Girardi addressed health issues affecting New York Yankees players Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. He highlighted the impact of their injuries on the team's performance, especially during the playoffs, where Stanton struggled in his at-bat against the Tampa Bay Rays and Judge did not participate at all. Girardi expressed skepticism about the players' complete recovery and noted how their absences changed the lineup dynamics. The Yankees have faced ongoing health issues that have hindered their ability to compete effectively in postseason play.
- •Judge missed over four months and was absent in the playoffs.
- •Stanton returned briefly to face the Rays but struggled.
- •Girardi emphasized ongoing health concerns for both players.
- •Yankees' performance has been compromised by injuries over recent seasons.
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