Giancarlo Stanton

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.

Giancarlo Stanton (knee) will head to Tampa to start engaging in regular live batting practice, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Fantasy Impact

Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted to reporters on Wednesday afternoon that Stanton is showing "momentum" in his recovery from a right knee strain. The slugger is aiming to return by the end of September which won't help most fantasy owners and they should not count on Stanton for this season.

Giancarlo Stanton (knee) took part in agility drills on the field Monday and could take on-field batting practice Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

If everything goes according to plan, Stanton could head out on a rehab assignment in Tampa over the weekend. There has been no timetable set and for now, fantasy owners should keep an eye on updates.

Giancarlo Stanton (knee) is expected to be able to return in September.

Fantasy Impact

Stanton is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list Aug. 25, but will likely miss some extra time before returning to the major-league roster. Stanton has resumed light baseball activities and is running up to 75-to-85 percent on the anti-gravity treadmill, but could require a rehab assignment prior to his return. The Yankees have a sizable lead in the AL East and will most likely ease Stanton back into big-league action.