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Yankees assess Giancarlo Stanton, Carlos Lagrange for postseason roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 11:44 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Yankees assess Giancarlo Stanton, Carlos Lagrange for postseason roster

Summary

With the postseason approaching, Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed roster decisions ahead of the wild-card series starting September 29. Giancarlo Stanton, recovering from calf injuries, took live at-bats and homered in practice, although his status for the wild-card round remains uncertain. Trent Grisham may also be in contention despite injuries this season. Additionally, Boone mentioned pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange as a potential option but noted challenges in fitting him into the active roster. Gerrit Cole is positioned to start in Game 1, with Boone emphasizing that lineup decisions will depend on matchup strategies.

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By the Numbers

•Stanton returned to practice, hitting a home run.
•Grisham's activation before the postseason is unclear.
•Carlos Lagrange is being considered for bullpen duties.
•Gerrit Cole likely to start Game 1 of the wild-card series.
•Boone will weigh matchup strategies for starting pitchers.

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11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Giancarlo Stanton, Carlos Lagrange, Game 1 starter among Yankees’ many playoff puzzle pieces

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NEW YORK — The postseason is right around the corner, and the Yankees have more question marks than The Riddler’s suit. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, at least in some instances, as manager Aaron Boone revealed that some unexpected players could factor into the team’s postseason plans on Wednesday. While the Bombers don’t expect to have Aaron Judge (right calf strain) when they host the ...
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