The Yankees star leads the AL in average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, runs and walks. Judge told reporters he will be “smart” about his return to right field. But he also suggested he wants to be back in the outfield soon.

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.

Aaron Judge was back in the lineup Tuesday for the first time since July 25, and he took another step toward a full return Wednesday.