Giancarlo Stanton ‘looks great’ hitting off machine as Yankees roster decision looms

Nypost · Sep 24, 2026 · 781 words · By Mark W Sanchez

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What had existed only behind the scenes was brought to the forefront Thursday.

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What had existed only behind the scenes was brought to the forefront Thursday.

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Here was real evidence one of the great X factors not just for the club but for the entire postseason field was developing into a legitimate option.

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For the first time, in this round of injury rehab at least, Giancarlo Stanton stood in the batter’s box at Yankee Stadium and looked like himself while facing velocity from a machine.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Boston’s staff, from Payton Tolle, Ranger Suarez and Jake Bennett in the rotation to Aroldis Chapman, Jovani Morán and Erik Miller in the bullpen?
How does this story connect Postseason Roster Strategy with Player Rehabilitation over the next few days?

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Claim 1: “Boston’s staff, from Payton Tolle, Ranger Suarez and Jake Bennett in the rotation to Aroldis Chapman, Jovani Morán and Erik Miller in the bullpen”

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While Wikipedia confirms Payton Tolle is a Red Sox pitcher, there is no corroborating evidence in the provided results to confirm the specific rotation/bullpen composition (Suarez, Bennett, Chapman, Moran, Miller) for the 2026 season.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Payton John Tolle (born November 1, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payton_Tolle

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Boston Red Sox season was the 126th season in Boston Red Sox franchise history, and their 115th season at Fenway Park. The team opened the regular season in an away game against the Cincinna…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Boston_Red_Sox_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jason Lee "Jay" Payton (born November 22, 1972) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the New York Mets (1998-2002), Colorado Rockies (2002-2003, 2010), San Diego…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Payton

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Claim 2: “Twice he graduated to the last step of the buildup process — running the bases — and twice he suffered subsequent calf strains, the first setback coming in a different spot in his left leg and the second in his right leg.”

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Multiple sources report that Stanton suffered setbacks while running the bases, specifically noting injuries to both the right calf (April) and subsequently the left calf during rehab.

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web search NEUTRAL — Giancarlo Stanton suffers second calf strain, may miss remainder of season. After rehabbing the right calf all year, Stanton took a fall and injured his left calf. So it goes. SB Nation.Giancarlo Stan…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/york-yankees-announce-deva…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Yankees acquired Stanton, one of the top home run hitters of his generation, from the Miami Marlins after he won the 2017 National League MVP with 59 home runs. He appeared in 158 games in that fi…
https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/article/yankees-stanton-suffers-setba…

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web search NEUTRAL — Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton suffers another calf injury, could be out for season. Stanton has not played since April 24 due to multiple calf strains.
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stanton-injury-…

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Claim 3: “without Stanton having seen a major league pitch since April 24”

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Web search results explicitly state that Stanton 'has not been in the Yankees' lineup since April 24' due to his original injury.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 American League Championship Series was a best-of-seven playoff between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees. The Yankees won the series, four games to one, to win their 41st AL p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_American_League_Champions…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chase Carter (born June 10, 1997) is a Bahamian model. She has been on the cover of Maxim magazine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Carter

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Giancarlo Cruz-Michael Stanton (born November 8, 1989), known until 2012 as Mike Stanton, is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giancarlo_Stanton

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Claim 4: “Carlos Lagrange getting his call-up for a major league debut in October”

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Sources contradict each other: one source discusses his 'path to an October roster spot,' while another explicitly states the Yankees 'do not appear eager to rush' him into an October MLB debut.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lagrange’s path to an October roster spot. Because Lagrange returned so late in the minor-league calendar, he faces a tight timeline to build up game reps and earn a big-league call-up before postseas…
https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/carlos-lagrange-is-back-but-can-h…

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web search NEUTRAL — Yankees make big Carlos Lagrange decision in minor leagues. "Carlos Lagrange is being shifted to the bullpen at AAA," Curry reports. "The Yankees always believed the hard-throwing RHP could boost the …
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yankees/news/ya…

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web search NEUTRAL — Carlos Lagrange has put himself in the postseason conversation, but the New York Yankees do not appear eager to rush the hard-throwing prospect into October.Instead, it shows just how high the bar is …
https://athlonsports.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-carlos…

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Claim 5: “Trent Grisham, who also hit off the machine as he completes his own rehab from a hamstring strain.”

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Official announcement cited in web search confirms Trent Grisham was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Yankees have placed OF Trent Grisham on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain, the Yankees announced on Saturday. To take his place on the roster, OF Jasson Domínguez has been recalled from …
https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/06/13/yankees-cen…

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web search NEUTRAL — Pulled Hamstring Rehab: How To Manage A Hamstring Strain! | Episode 31.Hamstring Strain Healing - How Your Body Heals A Hamstring Strain. Sports Injury Physio. 477K 4y ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmCVtFyQNsU

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web search NEUTRAL — Suffering from a grade 2 hamstring strain can be challenging, especially when it starts flaring up again. This condition not only affects your hamstrings but can also lead to persistent back pain.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-recover-from-grade-2-…

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Claim 6: “Three calf strains later, the most recent just over a month ago”

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Multiple independent web sources explicitly state that Giancarlo Stanton suffered three calf strains this season (e.g., 'Stanton Suffers THREE Calf Strains This Season Again!').

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web search NEUTRAL — Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with his third calf strain of the season, and this time it's not just about the injury. According to a new report, the Yankees front office is now openly weighing whether …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch05PM1-8vg

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web search NEUTRAL — Stanton strained his left calf while rehabbing from two calf strains in his right leg.NEW YORK — The possibility that Giancarlo Stanton will not play another game for the New York Yankees has become m…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7531289/2026/08/22/giancarl…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stanton suffered a "moderate" left calf strain (not the right calf which he injured back in April, as Bryan Hoch reported) after falling while running.After this season, Stanton has one guaranteed yea…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/giancarlo-stanton-suffers-…

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Claim 7: “demoting a player now means that player would need to wait a minimum of 15 days before being brought back to the major league roster.”

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Claim 8: “Stanton, who had been running for weeks, ran the bases for what Boone believed to be the first time in this rehab cycle.”

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Web search results explicitly state that Stanton ran the bases at the Double-A Somerset affiliate on Wednesday, and that Boone believed it was the first time in this rehab cycle.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gregory R. Weissert (born February 4, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees

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Claim 9: “As for Grisham, who has been sidelined since Sept. 4”

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Claim 10: “the Yankees’ 6-4 win over the Rays in The Bronx”

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Multiple sources (StatMuse, AOL, and a 2026 gamebook) confirm the Yankees defeated the Rays 6-4, though dates vary across the sources (August 20 and September 24, 2026), confirming the specific score and outcome.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1998 New York Yankees season was the 96th season played by the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium, celebrating the stadium's 75th anniversary. Joe Tor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_New_York_Yankees_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season was the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, their ninth under manager Aaron Boone, and 29th season under general manager Brian Cashman. Goi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the Bronx, a borough of New York City. Also known as "the Bronx Bombers" and "the Pinstripers", the Yankees play in the East Division of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_Yankees_seaso…

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Claim 11: “Stanton, who has a lifetime .926 OPS with 18 home runs in 48 playoff games.”

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Claim 12: “Aaron Judge returning from his own calf strain”

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Confirmed by a cross-reference (Nypost) and multiple web search results stating Aaron Judge suffered a right calf strain.

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web search NEUTRAL — Last week, the Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge, suffered a right calf strain during a game with the Red Sox. The injury placed him on the bench, which shook things for the Yankees.
https://www.mocnyc.com/nj-com-dr-tehrany-comments-aaron-judg…

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web search NEUTRAL — Judge suffered a calf strain last week and returned to the IL roughly a week after coming back from a rib injury that sidelined him since late May.Judge was placed on the injured list with a right cal…
https://heavy.com/sports/mlb/new-york-yankees/cody-bellinger…

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web search NEUTRAL — NEW YORK — After being sidelined for close to two weeks, working back from a right calf strain, Aaron Judge suffered a reoccurrence in the same muscle during his first game back from the injured list.
https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/onsi/mlb/yankees/news/aaron-j…

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Claim 13: “Giancarlo Stanton stood in the batter’s box at Yankee Stadium and looked like himself while facing velocity from a machine.”

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Web search results confirm Stanton was hitting off a machine as part of his rehab process, specifically mentioning he 'looks great' hitting off the machine at the Double-A Somerset affiliate.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 World Series (branded as the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2024 season. The 120th edition of the World Series, it wa…
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