Giancarlo Stanton Already Out of Yankees Lineup in Second Game Back With Team
Aaron Boone mixing up the lineup again? On Tuesday, Yankees right fielder Giancarlo Stanton made his long-awaited return for the Bronx Bombers. However, things didn't quite go as planned, as the slugger went 0-for-4 in the win against the Rays. And as the Yankees go for the sweep on Wednesday evening, Stanton will be watching from the dugout.
Giancarlo Stanton gets a day off after playing last night. Edwin Encarnación is in the cleanup spot as the Yankees close out the series with Tampa Bay:
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) June 19, 2019
2B LeMahieu
1B Voit
C Sánchez
DH Encarnación
CF Hicks
SS Torres
RF Maybin
3B Urshela
LF Gardner
SP Sabathia
Boone may be looking to give the star slugger some rest so he's not overused so early in his return, but some fans out there are questioning the call.
In addition to Stanton, Didi Gregorius is also out of tonight's lineup.
On the year, Stanton is hitting a lowly .167, with 0 homers and 0 RBI in 12 at-bats. Shouldn't he be getting more plate appearances to try and get into a groove?
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees returned OF Giancarlo Stanton from rehab and reinstated him from the 10-day IL.
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If Stanton doesn't see the dish in a pinch-hit situation tonight, look for the Yankees to get him back in the lineup for a big series against Houston starting on Thursday. With Aaron Judge getting back soon as well, it will be imperative for the two studs to find their rhythm sooner rather than later.