So, Boone clearly expects a decision on Stanton’s next step before Monday’s off day. He also repeated on WFAN that Stanton won’t likely need much of a rehab assignment. The 35-year-old will only be a designated hitter, so he doesn’t have to prepare to play the field.

The New York Yankees have sprinted out to baseball's best offensive start despite losing some critical contributors. Chiefly, the team lost superstar slugger Juan Soto to the crosstown rival New York Mets this past winter,

ESPN's Jorge Castillo reported earlier in May that Stanton did expect to go on a rehab assignment before returning for the Yankees. It's certainly a logical step given how long Stanton has been out.