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New York Times
35 minutes ago
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- New York Times
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton won't return to outfield until he's ready, and the plan is to go slow
NEW YORK — Whether the oft-injured Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn't played the outfield in nearly two years, appears on defense for the New York Yankees anytime soon will depend largely on one thing: Does he think he can do it? 'I really want him to communicate with me how he feels because I know at this point in his career, for as long as he's played the game, he's going to know how he feels on a day-to-day basis,' outfield coordinator and third base coach Luis Rojas said before Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Advertisement The Yankees are hoping to prepare Stanton for the possibility that he plays some outfield to keep his bat in the lineup when Aaron Judge (right flexor tendon strain) returns from the injured list initially as a designated hitter while he ramps up his throwing program. Manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees still believe it's possible that Judge will be able to come off the IL as soon as the 10-day period ends. On Tuesday, Judge did light work in the batting cage for the first time since going on the IL, Boone said. On Monday, Stanton began his first steps toward possibly returning to the outfield, taking ground balls in right field from Rojas and throwing them lightly to second base. Stanton hasn't been anything other than a DH since Sept. 14, 2023. Giancarlo Stanton light work in RF — Brendan Kuty 🧟♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) July 28, 2025 On Saturday, Stanton said that he'll 'be ready when needed.' When will that be? It's unclear. Stanton didn't work out in the outfield Tuesday. Rojas said the plan was to go slow with Stanton, who missed the first 70 games of the year with tennis elbow in both of his elbows. Stanton also runs the bases slowly and gingerly, as if he's trying not to hurt himself. 'You have to,' Rojas said. 'He's already been through an injury this year. He's a guy who knows his body very well.' Stanton hasn't rated as an above-average right fielder in terms of Outs Above Average since 2018, his first year with the Yankees, according to Baseball Savant. 'I think it's something that he's not going to be out there embarrassing himself or costing the team anything,' Rojas said. 'I know he's going to be in good shape to make plays. But progressively, we don't have a timeline for when he's going to say, 'This is it. I'm ready.' I just really trust his feel right now.' Advertisement Rojas added that while catcher/first baseman/DH Ben Rice isn't being discussed as a possible option in right field, the idea came up briefly in April. Rice, 26, has never played outfield in a professional game, but he would occasionally take fly balls when he was with Double-A Somerset, which at the time had a glut of catchers. 'Jokingly we talked about it at the beginning of the season,' Rojas said, 'knowing that Stanton was going to come back (off the injured list). Everyone was curious about what was going to happen because Giancarlo was on his way, and this kid (Rice) rakes. You already have two catchers. So, what's going to happen?' Rice never ended up working out in the outfield, but Rojas didn't dismiss the idea at some point. 'Can he do it?' Rojas said. 'We're talking about a big-league player who isn't necessarily a slow guy. He's got some ability. There's some speed in him. Not bursting speed, but speed that can hold up in right field, for example. He could, but let's see what the decision is for our manager or the higher ups, or how the team is going to shape up in a couple days. But right now, the plan is Giancarlo, and like I said, he's just taking it day to day right now.'
USA Today
7 hours ago
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- USA Today
Jonathan Aranda Player Props: July 29, Rays vs. Yankees
After a multi-hit showing in his previous game (2 for 4 with a double), Jonathan Aranda is looking for continued success Tuesday. The Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees, and will face starter Max Fried at 7:05 p.m. ET on TBS, YES and FDSSUN. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Jonathan Aranda player prop bets. Aranda paces the Rays with a .314 batting average. He's hit 11 home runs and racked up 51 RBI. Watch tonight's Rays game on Fubo! Jonathan Aranda Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees Jonathan Aranda vs. Max Fried Jonathan Aranda prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 1:24 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Jonathan Aranda stats against the Yankees Yankees starter: Max Fried
Reuters
9 hours ago
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- Reuters
Rays get C Nick Fortes from Marlins for OF Matthew Etzel
July 29 - The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Nick Fortes from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Matthew Etzel. Fortes, 28, batted .249 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 59 games with the Marlins this season. He is a career .225 hitter with 25 homers and 96 RBIs in 363 games since making his debut with Miami in 2021. Etzel, 23, was ranked as the Rays' No. 28 prospect by MLB Pipeline. He batted .230 with five homers, 34 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in 56 games at Double-A Montgomery this season before landing on the injured list on June 22. --Field Level Media
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Aaron Judge's injury shakes up American League MVP race. Here are the top favorites
New York Yankees player Aaron Judge was recently diagnosed with a right flexor strain injury, which put him on the non-injured list last week. With this update, the race for American League MVP has shifted. Here's a look at the favorites as per the betting odds to win the coveted award: Injured Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees stands in the dugout during their game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 28, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) ALSO READ | Aaron Rodgers eyes Super Bowl with Steelers, but critics aren't buying it Who are the favorites to win American League MVP? Cal Raleigh (-115) Given his recent prowess in leading this season with 40 home runs, Cal Raleigh has now overtaken Judge in ranks of probability to win the award. This puts him in line to break Barry Bonds' season home run record as well. In addition, he is also playing catcher- one of the most difficult positions to cover on field. Aaron Judge (-110) Judge is batting .342 with 37 home runs and 85 RBIs. His elbow injury, however, has put things in a difficult position for him. Tarik Skubal (+4000) A 10-3 record, 2.09 ERA and 171 strikeouts, Tarik Skubal is arguably the most important player in AJ Hinch's team. Although a pitcher's frequency of play is relatively lower in comparison, this Detroit Tigers player managed to break the mould. Jose Ramirez (+6000) Batting .298 with 21 home runs and 56 RBIs, Jose Ramirez was the seventh All-Star selection this year and has been spearheading a strong season with the Cleveland Guardians. Bobby Witt Jr (+8000) One of the Kansas City Royals' most crucial players, Bobby Witt Jr is batting .287 with 15 home runs and 58 RBIs. Byron Buxton (+9000) Byron Buxton is batting .282 with 23 home runs and 59 RBIs: a feat that earned him a return to the All-Star game. Nick Kurtz (+10000) Despite only making his league debut in April this year, Nick Kurtz is currently batting .309 with 23 home runs and 69 RBIs. Riley Greene (+10000) Having picked up his second All-Star selection in two years, Riley Greene is batting .274 with 25 homers and 80 RBIs. Jeremy Pena (+15000) Jeremy Pena is batting .322 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs. ALSO READ| Yankees' Aaron Judge placed on injured list after flexor strain. When will he return? Junior Caminero (+15000) Following his debut in September 2023, Junior Caminero is batting .260 with 26 homers and 68 RBIs, besides securing his first All-Time selection this year. Stuti Gupta contributed to this story.
Washington Post
18 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Rays trade catcher Danny Jansen to his hometown Brewers for minor league infielder
NEW YORK — Veteran catcher Danny Jansen was traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to his hometown Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night for minor league infielder Jadher Areinamo. Jansen was in Tampa Bay's original lineup against the New York Yankees but got pulled about 45 minutes before the first pitch. The trade was announced shortly after the Rays ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win at Yankee Stadium.
