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Stanton Emphasizes Rest as Yankees Push for AL East Bye

Toronto holds the tiebreaker, requiring New York to finish with a better record to claim the division.

Sep 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) celebrates with New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images.
Sep 18, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) looks on during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Overview

  • New York is tied with Toronto at 91–68 with three games left, putting postseason seeding on the line this weekend.
  • Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead three-run double in a 5–3 win over the White Sox that completed a sweep and extended a five-game surge.
  • Stanton said a first-round bye would provide needed recovery time for a banged-up roster, calling the extra rest ideal before October.
  • The Yankees have clinched a postseason spot, and winning the division would secure an immediate ALDS berth.
  • New York closes against the Orioles while Toronto faces the Rays, and a division miss could mean a three-game Wild Card series against opponents such as Boston, Detroit, Houston or Cleveland.