The hard-hitting duo of Giancarlo Stanton on Aaron Judge could be nearing a return after both have missed the better part of the 2020 season. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Boone: 'Good chance' Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge return soon

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 9/11/20

The New York Yankees have lost seven of their last 10 games, and while it seems like their playoff hopes are dwindling, they may be able to breathe a sigh of relief in the coming days and weeks.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said there's a "good chance" that Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton could return to the lineup by next weekend, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.

Aaron Boone clarifies: there is “a good chance” that the #Yankees could have Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton back by NEXT weekend.

This weekend they could be taking at-bats at the alternate site.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) September 11, 2020

The duo may take some at-bats at the Yankees' alternate training site in Scranton this weekend while the rest of the team competes in a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.

Judge has been dealing with a calf injury and has only appeared in 18 games this season. He was excellent in those games, though, slashing .292/.343/.738 with nine home runs and 20 RBIs.

Stanton, on the other hand, is suffering from a hamstring injury and has been limited to just 14 games. When healthy, the 30-year-old has been pretty productive for New York with three home runs and seven RBIs.

While the batting order could get a boost, the rotation may continue to struggle. Boone also revealed that it'll be tough for James Paxton to return this season after suffering a setback in his recovery from a Grade 1 flexor strain in his left arm.

The Yankees enter the weekend just barely holding on to a playoff spot with a 22-21 record in the AL East.

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