Yankees Stars Domínguez and Stanton Near Injury Comebacks

The New York Yankees are getting a much-needed boost as two of their key players inch closer to returning to action after injury setbacks.

Jasson Domínguez and Giancarlo Stanton both stepped up to the plate for live batting practice at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, facing off against pitcher Angel Chivilli. The session marked significant progress for both athletes as they work their way back from different injuries.

Domínguez has been sidelined since May 7 when he sprained his left AC joint making a spectacular defensive play against the outfield wall. The young star is scheduled to play in Minor League rehab games starting Friday, with manager Aaron Boone saying he'll likely need a few more games beyond that before rejoining the team.

Stanton has been out since April 24 with a right calf strain but has stayed sharp by continuing to hit indoors throughout his recovery. He's set to face Chivilli again in live batting practice on Saturday as he builds back his strength and mobility.

The Bright Side

Manager Aaron Boone shared encouraging updates about both players' progress. Stanton is "bouncing back" after some initial soreness from his first batting practice sessions, and the team is focused on getting him moving as much as possible.

While Stanton won't join the Yankees on their upcoming road trip to Cleveland and Toronto, he's expected to continue ramping up his running and activity next week. The veteran slugger has been steadily increasing his mobility over recent weeks and might even skip a Minor League rehab assignment entirely.

The return of these two offensive threats couldn't come at a better time for the Yankees, who have been managing multiple injuries to key players. Both Domínguez and Stanton are taking careful, measured steps to ensure they come back fully healthy and ready to contribute.

Fans can look forward to seeing these powerful hitters back in pinstripes soon.