Yankees' Aaron Boone Addresses Giancarlo Stanton Decision After Absence From Lineup

Stanton Gets the Bench After Yankees Power Surge

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone opted to rest slugger Giancarlo Stanton for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The decision comes amidst a demanding stretch of games with no off-days until August 7th.

While Stanton is "good" according to Boone, the manager strategically chose this opportunity to provide extra rest for the veteran designated hitter who returned from an early season stint on the IL due to tennis elbow in both arms.

Stanton made his MLB debut in 2010 and quickly established himself as a force with five All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger awards, and the 2017 National League MVP title under his belt. Despite battling injuries throughout his time with the Yankees, Stanton has consistently delivered in crucial postseason moments. His impressive .265 batting average, .994 OPS, 18 home runs, and 40 RBIs in 41 postseason games demonstrate his impact on the game's biggest stage.

This season, Stanton has shown signs of his former dominance, hitting .275 with an .861 OPS and seven home runs in 102 at-bats since returning from injury.

Boone anticipates Stanton being available for the next four games, including two day games immediately following night contests.