Stanton Nears Yankees Return After Elbow Injuries

Giancarlo Stanton, the New York Yankees' designated hitter, has been sidelined since late March and was transferred to the 60-day injured list in May due to epicondylitis in both elbows. Manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman report that Stanton is participating in baseball activities and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as next week, targeting a mid-June return. Stanton leads all active MLB players with 429 career home runs, though his tenure with the Yankees has been hampered by frequent injuries, averaging fewer than 100 games per season. His return to the lineup could result in competition for the DH role, especially with Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt performing well. The Yankees currently lead the AL East and have one of baseball’s top offenses. Fans are hopeful Stanton will be available for the upcoming divisional series against the Orioles.