Giancarlo Stanton’s return to the outfield was cautious, planned and brief. At least for now.One day after starting in right field for the first time since September 2023, Stanton was out of the Yankees’ lineup Sunday against the Astros.

Playing the field so Aaron Judge could serve as designated hitter while he rehabs his flexor strain in his elbow, Stanton held his own.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says Giancarlo Stanton is nearing a return to the outfield for the first time in nearly two years.