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August 17, 2025
Goldschmidt, Bellinger return to Yankees lineup; Stanton pinch-hits
Peter Sblendorio
New York Daily News
Goldschmidt, Bellinger return to Yankees lineup; Stanton pinch-hits

Giancarlo Stanton resurfaced as a spark for the Yankees, pinch-hitting in the ninth and drawing a walk as New York mounted an 8-4 rally to beat the Cardinals. Stanton’s appearance—his first since midweek—came while he nurses lower-body soreness, with Anthony Volpe pinch-running and scoring in the late surge. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge remains the Yankees’ designated hitter as he rehab throws ahead of a possible outfield return. Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt came back into the Cardinals’ lineup, with Goldschmidt delivering a multi-hit day after knee inflammation and a spirited standing ovation marking a six-season Cardinal reunion. Rehabbing arms from both clubs surfaced in the bullpen notes: Loáisiga’s rehab start and Cruz’s brief return-to-action. The mix of health updates and late-game offense shaped a tight narrative as the season moves toward critical late-summer windows.

Which Yankees hitters should fantasy players target most after Stanton's latest return and Judge's ongoing rehab?What does Goldschmidt’s return mean for STL’s weekly fantasy projections and lineup construction?How can fantasy players navigate JoJo Romero’s late-inning role for STL in daily formats?Which strategies should fantasy managers consider in light of the Yankees’ evolving lineup with Stanton and Judge?
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