May 26, 2025 1:14 AM : Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Sunday that Stanton (elbows) will likely take live batting practice over the next two weeks and is getting close to going on a minor-league rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Stanton began taking batting practice on the field in late April, but he's yet to face live pitching. With that hurdle seeming likely to be cleared in the near future, a tangible picture of the slugger's path to being activated from the injured list is emerging. Should Stanton need a relatively short rehab stint -- a possibility made more likely by the fact that his status as a designated hitter means he won't need to get comfortable playing the field -- the veteran could be back with the big-league club in early June.