The players who could tilt the Yankees’ season — from stars to prospects to trade bait

If the Yankees are going to reach the promised land — the Canyon of Heroes — it is going to take the entire 26-man active roster and more to get there.

But some have the chance to lift or sink things more than others.

As the Yankees get the second half underway Friday night, trailing the Rays by three games for the AL East lead, here are five players that could help decide the season, one way or another:

Aaron Judge