Yankees news: NY makes Giancarlo Stanton lineup decision after placing him on Wild Card roster
The New York Yankees are scheduled to take on the Boston Red Sox in a Wild Card matchup on Tuesday. With the game set to begin at 8 p.m. EST, manager Aaron Boone announced the lineup for Game 1 of the series and made his final decision clear on Giancarlo Stanton. New York will begin this contest with the 36-year-old slugger on the bench . A reason […] The post Yankees news: NY makes Giancarlo…
The New York Yankees announced their lineup for Game 1 of their upcoming Wild Card matchup against the Boston Red Sox, revealing that star player Giancarlo Stanton will begin the series on the bench. Manager Aaron Boone made the decision without providing an explanation, sharing only the batting order on X. Stanton, a 36-year-old slugger, is likely to see action as a pinch hitter during the game.
The Yankees placed Stanton on the Wild Card roster, but it appears they have not decided to make him a starter just yet. The five-time All-Star has missed a significant portion of the 2026 season due to calf muscle issues in both legs. Boone wants to start players who have remained with the team throughout the season. Stanton did not participate in the typical rehab assignment sessions as he did not have access to minor league (Double-A and Triple-A) seasons.
Through 90 at-bats this season, Stanton has recorded 23 hits, three home runs, and 14 RBIs, resulting in a .256 batting average and .302 OBP. The Yankees aim to secure a 1-0 lead over the Red Sox in this Wild Card series, hoping to replicate their successful 2025 playoff run against Boston.
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