With Aaron Judge able to serve as designated hitter but not able to field — he is beginning to build up his right arm after a flexor strain — and with lefty Framber Valdez expected to be on the mound for the Astros, the Yankees are ready to at least somewhat risk Stanton’s legs to shoehorn his bat into the lineup.

Talkin' Yankes reported that Stanton is set to play three consecutive days in the outfield for the first time since May of 2022. Stanton has managed this role well so far, making positive plays in the outfield.

His greatest sustained surge as a Yankee, a month of raking for average and power, soared to another level of amazement Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. He went 4-for-5 with a 447-foot homer, a double to left-center and a two-run single off the base of the right-field wall in a 9-1 mashing of the Twins.