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

The move aims to free up DH at-bats during Judge’s elbow rehab.

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 announced on Talkin’ Yanks that Stanton will start in left field for Tuesday’s series opener at Houston’s Daikin Park.
  • It marks Stanton’s first appearance in left since September 14, 2023 at Fenway Park.
  • The decision contradicts Boone’s weekend comments to the New York Post that he had no plans to use Stanton in left for the Houston series.
  • Ballpark factors influenced the call, with Houston’s shorter left field seen as less demanding as the Yankees navigate a DH logjam with Judge limited to hitting.
  • Boone said Aaron Judge is getting close to returning to defense, though the team has not set a date.