Yankees, Phillies Adjust Lineups Amid Key Injuries Ahead Bronx Series

The New York Yankees are adjusting their lineup due to Aaron Judge's injury, with Giancarlo Stanton preparing to take fly balls in the outfield to fill in during Judge's stint as a designated hitter. Stanton has been one of the Yankees' hottest hitters recently, batting .327 with six homers over his last 14 games. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies have been using a versatile and somewhat unconventional lineup, including Trea Turner as the designated hitter and Kyle Schwarber playing left field, as they seek to sweep the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Phillies won the first game of their recent series against the Yankees 12-5, with strong performances from Schwarber and JT Realmuto, while the Yankees' home runs from Cody Bellinger, Stanton, Austin Wells, and Anthony Volpe were not enough. The Yankees, currently 4.5 games behind the AL East-leading Blue Jays, are hosting the Phillies, who are a half-game behind the Mets in the NL East, in a crucial three-game set. Additionally, the Mets have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles as they prepare for a six-game road trip starting in San Francisco.