Overview

• Giancarlo Stanton has been taking live at-bats in Tampa and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as next week.
• Boone says the team is exercising caution but anticipates finalizing Stanton’s next steps within days.
• Marcus Stroman has thrown live batting practice sessions with his knee in good condition and is also close to a rehab assignment.
• Oswaldo Cabrera remains on the injured list following ankle surgery and faces only a slim chance of returning this season.
• New York holds a 37–22 record and leads the AL East thanks to timely contributions from players like Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt.