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

The New York Yankees have benched Giancarlo Stanton for a few games in a row following Aaron Judge's return from the injured list, but things may change soon.

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The New York Yankees are clinging to the third and final AL Wild Card spot, as they are just 1.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers. They have a chance to give themselves more cushion when they host the Houston Astros for a three-game set at Yankee Stadium this weekend.

Its Friday, August 8 and the Astros (64-51) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (61-54). Hunter Brown is slated to take the mound for Houston against Cam Schlittler for New York. These teams enter the series struggling to see the results expected of them by their respective organizations and fanbases.