Stanton has slashed .270/.343/.532 with 10 homers since returning to the Yankees' lineup, so the team can hardly afford losing his bat as it looks to right the ship. At the same time, it can't afford more defensive miscues, and it isn't clear if Stanton can really handle a defensive role, pain tolerance notwithstanding.

Looking to snap a 4-game losing streak, the New York Yankees will activate outfielder Aaron Judge from the injured list for Tuesday's game at Texas.