Giancarlo Stanton started in right field for the Yankees in a fourth time in five games, while Jasson Domínguez again sat, as New York tinkers with a deep outfield pool that also features Aaron Judge at DH while he recovers from an elbow strain. Manager Aaron Boone stressed day-to-day alignment and a big-picture goal of winning every game, signaling that Domínguez could still play a central role as the stretch drive unfolds.

Domínguez, Stanton, Judge, Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham have all logged at least 80 outfield starts this season, underscoring the lineup’s volatility. Stanton, 35, has returned to right field to preserve his bat as the primary DH, while Judge remains off the grass. Domínguez owns a .253 average with nine homers and a .718 OPS, yet has sat against right-handers in three straight games, as Minnesota’s Joe Ryan paces the Twins’ mound. Boone remains flexible, saying the plan can shift by day and matchup.

Stanton’s July surge has been the driving force, hitting .414 with four homers and a 1.362 OPS in 29 at-bats before Wednesday, including Tuesday’s 4-for-5 with a homer. Bellinger and Grisham bring elite defense and big power (21 HR each, OPS north of .800), while Domínguez profiles better as a lefty hitter than righty (.778 vs .560 OPS). The Yankees continue to balance upside and roster depth, with Judge progressing toward an outfield return and Wells back behind the plate as the season accelerates toward October. Stanton’s milestone run also fuels the narrative, as he becomes MLB’s active home run leader and climbs toward the all-time list.

Amed Rosario lands on the Yankees’ 10-day injured list with a left SC joint sprain after colliding with the right-field fence in Houston, leaving New York to navigate the outfield mix while he’s sidelined. He’s optimistic about a quick return, aiming to come back exactly when the 10 days expire. The club recalled catcher J.C. Escarra to fill Rosario’s roster spot. Rosario’s brief, productive stretch in four games since the July 26 deal from Washington (3-for-7, several starts in right) underscores the depth challenge for a Yankees club already juggling bodies. Austin Slater’s hamstring strain, suffered after a White Sox trade, adds another depth wrinkle. The mix could tilt toward Grisham and Volpe in the short term, with Escarra offering a catcher’s contribution behind the plate as the team monitors Rosario’s timeline.

Fantasy angles lean toward elevated opportunity for Anthony Volpe, whose run production can benefit if Grisham earns more starts in center and the Yankees optimize their outfield alignment. Rosario’s absence creates a window for reserve outfielders to seize at-bats, while Escarra’s debut behind the plate will be a peripheral fantasy note unless he absorbs regular time. Stay tuned for how Grisham’s defense and baserunning impact daily lineups as the Yankees bridge the next 10 days.

Old-Timer’s Day in the Bronx sounded like a spark, with the Yankees showing belief in a quick turnaround after a tough stretch. The win over Houston offered a blueprint: timely hitting, a reworked bullpen, and the infusion of youth at key spots as New York eyes a series-clinching finish. The celebration backdrop underscored Joe Torre’s sentiment that Aaron Boone has a roster capable of rising again, echoing the 2000 squad’s late-season surge.

In game action, Trent Grisham’s eighth-inning solo shot broke a 4-4 tie, punctuating a rally that surfaced after a defensive miscue by Camilo Doval. Jose Altuve answered with an RBI single, but Ben Rice’s sacrifice fly and Giancarlo Stanton’s run-scoring hit gave the Yankees the lead again. Luis Gil worked 5.1 strong innings, Stanton debuted in right field (Judge out with a flexor strain), and Framber Valdez struggled to command, allowing four runs. Sunday’s finale looms as a momentum moment for the Yankees.

Grent Grisham delivered the night’s defining moment as his eighth‑inning blast off Bryan King turned a tied game into a 5‑4 Yankees win at Yankee Stadium. Houston clawed back earlier, but Framber Valdez’s uneven six innings left the Astros in a precarious spot, enabling New York’s late surge and the bullpen’s closing hold. Peña opened the scoring with a homer, Altuve and Correa produced key hits for Houston, and Bednar steadied the late‑inning frame after Doval’s errant throw helped spark the rally. For fantasy managers, Grisham’s late power and the Yankees’ balanced night stood out, while Valdez’s line underscored risk in his next start.