Giancarlo Stanton

Giancarlo Stanton went 3-for-3 with a home run as the Yankees defeated the Rangers 14-7.

Fantasy Impact

Stanton hit a titanic blast to left field to open up the scoring in the top of the 1st inning. He later drove in two more with a 4th inning single. The former MVP looks primed and ready as the Yankees prepare to begin the ALDS on Friday.

Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead his club to a 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Stanton hit his first home run since June 24 as injuries have severely limited his playing time this year as the slugger has had multiple injuries, most notably a PCL strain in his right knee that kept him out of action for three months. Stanton has a .300 batting average with two homers and nine RBI in 12 games.

Giancarlo Stanton is batting second for the Yankees on Thursday night against the Angels and will be the designated hitter.

Fantasy Impact

Stanton played in his first game back from the IL with knee issues on Wednesday and went 1-for-3 before leaving after seven innings. Being the DH on Thursday, Stanton may end up playing the whole game.

Giancarlo Stanton (knee) will be the Yankees' regular left fielder when he returns to action next week, Randy Miller of NJ.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

The Yankees hope Stanton is back playing by Tuesday night when New York opens a homestand. The slugger will be cleared if his knee is fine after playing Florida Instructional League games this weekend. Keep an eye on updates.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says Giancarlo Stanton (knee) could rejoin the Yankees during their home stand next week.

Fantasy Impact

Stanton has been limited to just nine game this season due to injuries. This report is certainly good news, however. If Stanton returned at the start of New York's home stand he would have at most 11 games to get ready for the playoffs.