New York Yankees Jon Heyman Timeline for Yankees’ injured star trio becoming clearer as playoff race heats up By Jon Heyman Published Aug. 13, 2026, 6:23 p.m. ET Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees looks on during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in New York City. Getty Images The current guesstimate is that both Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton could be back sometime around Sept. 1.
The Yankees don’t like to provide timetables on the great Aaron Judge, but it’s conceded he’s somewhat behind the other two stars.
The Yankees were never seen as a serious player for Tarik Skubal, as they already have three aces (plus Carlos Rodón is returning as No. 4). But in their brief talks, the Tigers first asked for George Lombard Jr. (whose dad is the Tigers bench coach) then mentioned a four-player package of two big leaguers and two prospects while also saying they weren’t even sure that would get it done.
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The Tigers have always liked Will Warren. But it’s pretty obvious why the Yankees wouldn’t give up Warren and four young players with about 20 years of control for two-plus months.
