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Giancarlo Stanton Returns as Yankees’ Offense Remains Mired in Four-Game Skid

Manager Aaron Boone now confronts a complex lineup puzzle in integrating Stanton into an offense that has struggled to score runs

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Angels starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night in New York. Hendricks threw a variety of 86 mph fastballs, 80 mph changeups and 73 mph curveballs at the Yankees, and they seemed off balance all night. He struck out nine and he walked just one in six shutout innings. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Jun 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (22) gets a base hit against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Giancarlo Stanton made his 2025 season debut on June 16, going 2-for-4 with a double in an 11-inning, 1-0 loss to the Angels that extended New York’s losing streak to four games.
  • The Yankees have scored just four runs over their past five games and went 1-for-18 with runners in scoring position while stranding 12 men in Monday’s contest.
  • Ben Rice was benched for Tuesday’s rematch against the Angels to clear a lineup spot for Stanton, who replaced utilityman Pablo Reyes after Reyes was designated for assignment.
  • Stanton’s activation has forced Aaron Boone to juggle multiple power bats, including Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Jasson Domínguez, for limited designated hitter and outfield roles.
  • Boone plans to protect Stanton’s health by limiting his daily at-bats and rotating designated hitters to manage his chronic elbow issues through the remainder of the season.