Overview

• Stanton is slated to join the lineup for Monday’s opener against the Los Angeles Angels after missing all of spring training and the start of the regular season with bilateral elbow tendinitis.
• The 35-year-old went 3-for-11 with a double, four RBIs and a walk in three rehab games for Double-A Somerset Patriots.
• His activation will likely end Ben Rice’s run as primary DH and reduce designated hitter days for Aaron Judge and Jasson Domínguez.
• Manager Aaron Boone has discussed moving Rice to first base or occasional catching duties to maintain positional flexibility.
• Stanton is returning on lingering elbow pain but brings postseason prowess, having hit seven home runs and earned ALCS MVP honors in October.