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Yankees Start Giancarlo Stanton in Left Field at Houston After Boone Reverses Course

The choice reflects a matchup play in Houston’s short left field with Aaron Judge still limited to designated hitter.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 26: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Washington Nationals during the game at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 30: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at Rate Field on August 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton picks up a ball hit by Houston Astros' Jesús Sánchez (4) during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Stanton would start in left field Tuesday, his first game there since September 14, 2023.
  • Boone had told the New York Post over the weekend he had no plans to use Stanton in left for this series before changing course.
  • Judge is described as getting close to returning to defense, though the Yankees have set no date and he remains the DH.
  • The move is driven by lineup needs and Houston’s Crawford Boxes in left, creating a less demanding assignment to keep both bats active.
  • Stanton’s bat has been a key driver this season (17 home runs, 173 wRC+ through 55 games) despite a lengthy injury history, and Cody Bellinger handled right field Tuesday.