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Stanton near return; Volpe could play third
Yankees hope Stanton returns for playoffs after injury comeback, with Volpe as potential third base option
In brief
Yankees hope Stanton returns for playoffs after injury comeback, with Volpe as potential third base option Stanton may return for postseason after rehab, but Yankees plan to use Volpe at third base if needed Originally reported by Mlb.
Stanton's comeback progress
Stanton took live at-bats at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J., during a workout group on Wednesday.
“He's doing pretty well”
Stanton's injury history
Stanton sustained a right calf strain in late April and aggravated it during rehab in late June, then had a moderate left calf strain in late August.
Postseason return possibility
Manager Aaron Boone says Stanton is 'knocking on the door' for a postseason return but won't rule out the possibility.
“He's doing pretty well”
Volpe's third base role
Volpe made only three appearances at third base in Triple-A but Yankees plan to use him at the hot corner before the season ends.
Lagrange's potential role
23-year-old right-hander Carlos Lagrange struck out two in an inning for Triple-A Scranton Wilkes Barre on Sept 16, with manager Aaron Boone saying he's in the conversation for a roster spot.
Cruz's injury concerns
Fernando Cruz, diagnosed with a partial tear of his right ulnar collateral ligament, says he won't accept the diagnosis as he attempts to rehab.
“In my mind, I'm not going through a tear”
Here's the gist
Stanton may return for postseason after rehab, but Yankees plan to use Volpe at third base if needed
