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Yankees Start Giancarlo Stanton in Left Field in Houston After Boone Reversal

The move prioritizes lineup flexibility as Aaron Judge nears clearance to return to the outfield.

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.
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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)

Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Stanton started in left field Tuesday at Daikin Park, his first appearance there since September 14, 2023 at Fenway Park.
  • Boone had said over the weekend he had no plans to use Stanton in left in Houston, then changed course after discussing the switch with Stanton.
  • Ballpark fit factored into the decision, with Houston’s short Crawford Boxes in left making the assignment less demanding than right field.
  • Boone said Judge is “getting close” to playing defense again but offered no target date as the captain continues his throwing progression.
  • Cody Bellinger handled right field Tuesday as the Yankees seek to keep Stanton’s elite 2025 production in the lineup despite his injury history.