Yankees’ Aaron Judge Solution Could Mean Cutting Giancarlo Stanton

BusinessSportsMoneyYankees’ Aaron Judge Solution Could Mean Cutting Giancarlo StantonByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 08, 2026, 08:30am EDTTORONTO, ON - JULY 02: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 02, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe New York Yankees have spent much of the 2026 season navigating injuries to some of their most important players. And while the club has remained atop the American League standings through numerous setbacks on the roster, the recent health concerns for superstar slugger Aaron Judge have sparked a larger conversation about how the organization can protect its franchise cornerstone over the remainder of his contract.ForbesBlue Jays All-Time Saves Leader Sends Jeff Hoffman Message After Brutal ‘Miscue’By Peter ChawagaNew York Yankees Have To Consider Cutting Giancarlo Stanton After Aaron Judge ReturnIn particular, Judge's latest injury scare has made it clear that the Yankees need to rethink how they use the reigning American League MVP going forward.And that discussion could eventually create a difficult decision involving fellow slugger Giancarlo Stanton.“They cannot afford to lose his bat,” Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay said during a recent ESPN New York segment. “And I know that there’s one more year in Giancarlo Stanton’s contract, but I gotta tell you, the best path for them moving forward is that Aaron Judge is a full-time DH. There’s too much chance of him getting hurt in the outfield.”The team could come up with some creative solutions and the lead figures won’t openly speculate on such a change, but Stanton’s role as the everyday designated hitter seems to be up in the air. The Yankees are sure to at least broach the topic wi...