The New York Yankees asked Giancarlo Stanton to do something he hadn’t in morethan two years, and now they may be paying the penalty for it. Stanton was outof New York’s lineup for the third straight day,

Giancarlo Stanton has been performing at a high level since he returned from the injured list, and Aaron Judge spoke about his performances and leadership.

With Aaron Judge able to serve as designated hitter but not able to field — he is beginning to build up his right arm after a flexor strain — and with lefty Framber Valdez expected to be on the mound for the Astros, the Yankees are ready to at least somewhat risk Stanton’s legs to shoehorn his bat into the lineup.