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Yankees' Aaron Boone Announces Giancarlo Stanton News Before Guardians Game
Yankees' Aaron Boone Announces Giancarlo Stanton News Before Guardians Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Yankees took the opening game of a three-game set vs the reigning AL Central champion Cleveland Guardians in the Bronx on Tuesday. Devin Williams allowed the tying run to get on in the ninth inning and the Yankees held on to win 3-2.
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Following the Tigers' 8-1 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday, the Yankees now have the best run differential in the American League.
One moving piece that will complicate manager Aaron Boone's lineup is when Giancarlo Stanton, who torched the Guardians in the 2024 ALCS, returns.
After both Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt started Tuesday, Boone sent a puzzling update on Stanton Wednesday.
Oct 29, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) reacts after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning during game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Boone said that Stanton, who is working his way back from inflammation in both elbows, went through a workout on Wednesday in Tampa and could return to New York as he awaits next steps.
Stanton didn't participate in live at bats on Wednesday, but he has done so in the past, facing fellow injured Yankee Jake Cousins in live at-bats on May 7, where he grounded to short and drew a full-count walk in a 10-pitch session.
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Stanton's rehab is growing increasingly complicated, as Boone will continue being asked to give answers to the slugger's status that he doesn't actually have.
The complexity lies more on what will happen to the lineup if/when Stanton returns. While Stanton almost singlehandedly carried the Yankees to the World Series last year, the lineup as currently constructed is one of the best in the league.
The current team has the second-highest team OPS, slugging percentage and total home runs, trailing only the Dodgers in those categories. It brings to mind the saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Manager Aaron Boone will have a lot of thinking to do if this latest step for Stanton enables him to embark on a rehab assignment.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
