IS GIANCARLO STANTON BACK?

Before I write this I am going to knock on wood as to not jinx the fact that Giancarlo Stanton might finally be back. He was activated once again on Tuesday after missing 32 games due to a strained left hamstring. Before getting injured Stanton was hitting .293 with seven RBIs and three homers, so he did start the season off strong, and looks like he will finish that way too.

Last night Stanton was on the first on the field before the first pitch getting ready with new stationary stretches that are part of a new warmup introduced to ensure he can stay healthy. This also includes a mid-game routine. It makes me happy to see him taking the injury seriously and taking steps to avoid it happening again.

He really is a valuable asset to the team. Just last night he went 4-for-5 against the Blue Jays, finishing the game just a triple short of the cycle. It was hist first four-hit game since July 23, 2018. 

"Definitely my balance and timing felt much better today than the first game I played," Stanton said. "Just gotta keep feeding off that, keep working off that and keep it rolling."

Last night's big night for Stanton was needed after doubts during his 0-for-4 performance on Tuesday night. During the bottom of the first he launched a 111.2mph line drive for an RBI single to get the night started. 

His next time at bat an almost homerun earned him a double. Then the following inning he made up for his last at bat and smashed a homerun. He wasn't the only one to do so either, four other Yankees hit homeruns to earn the Yankees a new franchise record.

Now that Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres are back as well, the Yankees are looking like a scary good team once again. 

"With all of us in there at once, it’s something special," Stanton said. "Something fun to be a part of and I’m looking forward to it. Coming together at the right time."

Not only are fans seeing the effort Stanton is making, Aaron Boone is seeing it as well. He admires the work the slugger has been doing to get back onto the field as quickly as possible while also working to prevent any future injuries.

"He’s been preparing, he’s been getting his mind ready for this and he’s focused," Boone said. "Obviously a lot of great at-bats for him tonight."

Now the Yankees have eight wins in a row after a bad streak, and things are starting to look up for the post season. Let's hope the Yankees can keep this amazing momentum going.

--Missy O'Rourke

BYB Contributor

Twitter: @missy_orourke