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Yankees have clear candidate to bench as they navigate Aaron Judge roster conundrum

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At this very moment, with Aaron Judge unable to play defense due to his flexor strain, the New York Yankees are stuck with keeping Giancarlo Stanton out of the lineup a few times per week. With the way this season has continued to spiral, that is not an option. Stanton needs to be in the lineup every day.

What's the alternative? Oh, you're afraid of Stanton getting injured if he plays defense too much? Well, what does it even matter? He's injured almost every season and the Yankees still find a way to get by!