Yankees Wild Card Notes: How close was Aaron Judge to making roster; Giancarlo Stanton's roleBoone said Judge has improved, but 'wasn't quite there yet'9/29/2026, 9:43 PMJohn FlaniganFreelance Editorial ProducerNew York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
