Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Could Become Top Earner On NL Slouch After Trade Update

BusinessSportsMoneyYankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Could Become Top Earner On NL Slouch After Trade UpdateByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 06, 2026, 06:00am EDTTORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 05: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the second inning in game two of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 05, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe New York Yankees have spent much of the 2026 season dealing with injuries to some of the biggest names on their roster. While Aaron Judge's health has recently dominated headlines, the club has also been waiting for the return of veteran slugger Giancarlo Stanton.Stanton has remained sidelined for much of the season, but recent reports suggest progress could be coming. With the Yankees attempting to remain in the American League playoff picture despite a growing list of injuries, his return would provide a significant boost to the lineup.“While Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge was waiting for second-opinion results on his bruised rib Wednesday afternoon, designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf strain) and left fielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder AC joint strain) took a step toward coming off the injury list,” NJ.com's Randy Miller reported. “Stanton has missed 35 games since he injured his right calf jogging from first to second base during a Jazz Chisholm walk during an April 24 game in Houston.”ForbesRays Pitcher Cuts Ties With Team Just 3 Days After Disastrous DebutBy Peter ChawagaNew York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Could Become Miami Marlins’ Payroll Leader After A Sandy Alcantara TradeAnd while Stanton continues his recovery in New York, a new trade-deadline report has unexpectedly placed his name back in the spotlight in Miami, where h...