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Giancarlo Stanton’s Scorching Return Fuels Yankees’ Playoff Push

His post-injury surge over 51 games has kept his bat in right field as New York maximizes every plate appearance.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 26: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees hits a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Stanton drove in all five runs in Tuesday’s 5-1 win over the Nationals, extending a run that teammates describe as “locked in.”
  • He is batting .313/.388/.663 with 17 home runs in 51 games, delivering MVP-caliber production in a limited sample.
  • With Aaron Judge unable to throw, Stanton has taken on right field to ensure his offensive impact stays in the lineup.
  • Statcast readings highlight elite contact quality, including a 117.8 mph rocket this week and a 95.4 mph average exit velocity reported by Heavy.
  • Empire Sports Media reports his performance equates to a 187 wRC+, and his success with runners in scoring position features a 1.239 OPS.