Yankees look to improve offense with Bellinger, Judge, Stanton status updates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
As the Yankees push toward the end of the season, they are closely monitoring the returns of Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton. Bellinger may return as soon as this weekend after a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Judge is cleared for catch play but still awaits a timeline for swinging a bat. Stanton is running but with no updates on his return. The Yankees recently salvaged a win against the Blue Jays, with Ben Rice contributing a crucial two-run homer in the tenth inning.
- •Cody Bellinger could be activated from the IL for series against Toronto this weekend.
- •Aaron Judge has shown improvement in his recovery from a rib injury but remains out.
- •Giancarlo Stanton is progressing in his recovery from a calf strain, with no set return date.
- •Ben Rice's two-run homer helped the Yankees win 4-3 against Toronto.
- •Yankees' postseason push continues as they aim to close the gap on the AL East leaders.
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"Cody Bellinger's impending return, the status of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, and the slotting of Carlos Rodon back to the rotation are on the Yankees' agenda over the last quarter of the season.
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