The New York Yankees are in the middle of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium.
New York won the first game 3-2 in extra innings on Friday night. Game 2 is slated to begin at 3:05 p.m. EDT on Saturday.
Before Saturday’s game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced an update on injured star Giancarlo Stanton.
New York Yankees Reveal Giancarlo Stanton Injury Update
MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch wrote on X: “Giancarlo Stanton jogged in the outfield yesterday and has “started the introduction to some bases,” Aaron Boone said. “I expect him back here at some point. He’ll be in there when the time’s right.””
Stanton has been on the injured list since late April with a right calf strain.
In 24 games before landing on the IL, Stanton slashed .256/.302/.422 with three home runs, six doubles and 14 RBI.
When Stanton returns, it’ll be interesting to see how the Yankees use him. With the recent trade acquisitions of outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants and first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals, Boone may have some tough lineup decisions to make later in the season.
Stanton isn’t the only Yankees star sidelined with an injury, as outfielders Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger are both on the injured list.
New York Yankees Right Now
New York is 5-5 in its last 10 games. Before defeating the Braves on Friday night, the Yankees lost two of three games against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium.
New York will conclude its three-game set with Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. After an off day on Monday, the Yankees will begin a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.
New York is the first American League Wild Card team with a 65-51 record. The Boston Red Sox are just half a game back of them in the Wild Card standings.
As for the division standings, the Yankees are 4 1/2 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East.
New York Yankees Announce Giancarlo Stanton Update Amid Braves Series