The Yankees are preparing to have one of their biggest bats in the lineup on Monday -- for the first time this season. Slugger Giancarlo Stanton is set to make his 2025 debut for the Yankees in tonight's opener against the Angels,

Injured New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will return to the lineup tonight, according to Yankees' insider Andy Martino. Stanton, who has been out all season with epicondylitis (tennis elbow) in both elbows will likely return as designated hitter.

Yankees Make Giancarlo Stanton Decision Ahead of Red Sox Series Finale originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox got much-needed wins on Friday and Saturday night, defeating the New York Yankees. After Aaron Judge tied the game in the top of the 9th, the Yankees looked to be in a position to win the game.

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was 3-for-7 with four RBI and a walk in two rehab games with the Somerset Patriots this week, but a scout watching feels the slugger isn't ready to hit major-league pitching. Photo courtesy Somerset Patriots

The New York Yankees are hoping Giancarlo Stanton is on his way back to the lineup. The superstar slugger has not played this season while dealing with an elbow injury, but is closing in on his return,

Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman allowed just one run over 3 1/3 innings in his first rehab start for Double-A Somerset on Wednesday, while slugger Giancarlo Stanton had another hit in his second rehab appearance with the club.