Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is getting closer and closer to returning. He’s been in Tampa for most of the last two work weeks getting five or six at-bats daily facing minor leaguers in simulated games at the club’s player development complex.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Stanton will stay in Tampa at the Yankees' minor league complex this week, taking live batting practice. He said he could “potentially” start a rehab assignment next week. It’s progress, but with Stanton, there’s always a wait-and-see vibe.

The New York Yankees lineup could get a boost soon with rumblings that Giancarlo Stanton is just a couple of weeks away from returning to action. The Yankees’ designated hitter has been sidelined the entire season due to epicondylitis in both elbows.