With Aaron Judge limited to starting at designated hitter for the foreseeable future as he ramps back up from the flexor strain in his throwing arm, Stanton will likely start in right field against the Astros on Saturday afternoon.

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.

Aaron Boone, in eight years as the New York Yankees’ manager, has typically been upbeat and optimistic about his team and its future. He almost always defends his players, even though it has made him a target of fans who argue that the manager can dabble in delusion.