We spoke of the slugger’s injuries, his insanely long home runs and the bizarre talent for waiting until the postseason to go to afterburners. When it comes to Stanton, every season comes with the same promises.

Giancarlo Stanton, the reigning ALCS MVP, is one step closer to rejoining the New York Yankees. Stanton will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday, the team announced. He has not yet played this season due to what amounts to tennis elbow in both elbows.

Giancarlo Stanton is due back soon to the Yankees, impacting the lineup and playing time of certain teammates.