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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

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.