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Yankees Active for Wild Card Series
Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham ready for Boston in Yankees' Wild Card Series.
In brief
Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham ready for Boston in Yankees' Wild Card Series. Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham are active for Yankees' Wild Card Series against Boston after injury recoveries. Originally reported by Mlb.
Stanton active for Wild Card Series
Giancarlo Stanton is active as a pinch-hitting option on the Yankees' 26-man squad for the Wild Card Series against Boston.
Stanton's injury recovery
Stanton has not played in a Major League game since late April due to calf injuries, but manager Aaron Boone says he has never stopped grinding.
Stanton's role in series
Boone expects Stanton to get one at-bat a night against Boston's lefty-heavy staff, not as a designated hitter.
Grisham active for series
Trent Grisham is active for center field but hasn't played since Sept. 4 due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Yankees' pitching strategy
The Yankees opted for 10 pitchers to counter Boston's lefty-heavy staff, with Ryan Yarbrough chosen over Tim Hill for more versatility.
Stanton's impact potential
Max Fried says Stanton can hit a ball 120 miles an hour and change a game quickly, having worked hard to return after injuries.
What it means
Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham are active for Yankees' Wild Card Series against Boston after injury recoveries.
