The Yankees are preparing Stanton for outfield duty to keep his bat in the lineup when Aaron Judge returns initially as a designated hitter.

One day after Aaron Judge started his hitting progression, the Yankees superstar took another step in his recovery from a right elbow flexor strain.

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Provides Giancarlo Stanton Update After Aaron Judge Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Yankees are one of the best teams in the AL, but the absence of Aaron Judge changes the equation. The 33-year-old is on the 10-day IL with a flexor strain in his right elbow, which puts the Yankees in a bind.