# Stanton near return; Volpe could play third

> Yankees hope Stanton returns for playoffs after injury comeback, with Volpe as potential third base option
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- Summary: Yankees hope Stanton returns for playoffs after injury comeback, with Volpe as potential third base option Stanton may return for postseason after rehab, but…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Stanton may return for postseason after rehab, but Yankees plan to use Volpe at third base if needed