Yankees Protect Judge While Stanton Risks Everything

Giancarlo Stanton’s return sparks a passionate defense of his Yankees legacy. Evan Roberts argues that despite all the missed regular-season time, Stanton has repeatedly found a way to be available when October arrives, and his postseason production deserves far more respect than it gets. That leads directly back to Aaron Judge. Evan believes Judge wanted to play in the Wild Card round, but the Yankees stepped in and protected their long-term investment, while Stanton was given the green light because his future carries far less risk. The conversation also turns to Boston activating Garrett Crochet after months away, Trent Grisham making the Yankees roster, and the remarkable number of major roster gambles surrounding this Yankees-Red Sox series.