Stanton (Achilles) is hitting third while serving as the designated hitter Thursday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton was activated from the injured list earlier Thursday and will immediately re-enter the lineup. Though he's split time fairly evenly between right field and designated hitter throughout the season, Stanton will likely be given light defensive duties for the foreseeable future. DJ LeMahieu was forced to the bench Thursday as the Yankees shuffled their lineup for Stanton's return.

Stanton (Achilles) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton was expected to rejoin the Yankees on Thursday since he's been on a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset over the last few days. The 32-year-old went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts over two Double-A games, but he felt good after his rehab games. Stanton will likely serve mainly as the designated hitter now that he's back on the active roster as the Yankees attempt to ease him back into action after missing just under a month.

Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Tuesday that Stanton (Achilles) remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list Thursday in Oakland, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

While serving as a designated hitter and playing back-to-back rehab games at Double-A Somerset last weekend, Stanton went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts, but he didn't experience any discomfort in his left Achilles' tendon. Stanton rejoined the Yankees and took live batting practice Tuesday against rehabbing pitcher Luis Severino (lat), with the slugger apparently coming out of that workout feeling fine in what represented the final test of his health. Once Stanton is reinstated from the IL on Thursday, the Yankees are expected to limit Stanton's exposure to the outfield, at least initially, but he should handle DH duties on a near-everyday basis. He was hitting .228 with 24 home runs and 61 RBI through 80 games before landing on the IL on July 26.

Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that he expects Stanton (Achilles) to be ready to return from the 10-day injured list for the start of the Yankees' four-game series in Oakland on Thursday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton, who has been on the shelf since July 26 with left Achilles tendinitis, began a rehab assignment Saturday for Double-A Somerset, going 0-for-3 at the dish. The Yankees haven't revealed whether Stanton will get any exposure to the outfield while he's out on assignment, but he's expected to return from the IL during the upcoming week as the team's primary designated hitter in any case. Before the injury surfaced, Stanton batted .228 with 24 home runs, 61 RBI and 40 runs across 80 games with New York.

Stanton (Achilles) went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in a rehab contest with Double-A Somerset on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton saw his first game action of any kind since July 23 and showed some rust, fanning twice in three plate appearances. The slugger is expected to play for Somerset again Sunday before taking live batting practice against injured hurler Luis Severino (lat) on Tuesday. Stanton could then be activated for the start of New York's four-game series in Oakland that begins Thursday, per Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record.

Stanton (Achilles) will start a rehab assignment Saturday with Double-A Somerset, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear how many games Stanton will need to log in the minors before rejoining the big-league lineup. The right-handed slugger has not played since July 23 and is hitting .228/.309/.498 with 24 home runs in 80 games.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that he's hoping Stanton (Achilles) heads out on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slowly but surely, Stanton has been ramping up his activities since he was cleared to start working out just over a week ago, but the Yankees have not yet formally etched out a timeline for him to report to the minors. Assuming Boone's prediction comes to pass and Stanton joins an affiliate this weekend, the 32-year-old would likely need at least a couple games to get comfortable at the plate and in the outfield before New York brings him back from the IL. A return at some point during the Yankees' two-game series with the Mets next Monday and Tuesday remains in play, but the four-game set in Oakland that begins Thursday, Aug. 25 may be the more realistic target for Stanton.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that he expects Stanton (Achilles) to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment within the next few days, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even with the Yankees having dropped eight of their last 10 games, the team retains a 10-game lead in the American League East, so Stanton likely won't be rushed back from the 10-day injured list until he's 100 percent. With that in mind, Stanton could stay on the rehab assignment through the weekend while he works to regain his timing at the plate and to get up to full speed in the field and on the bases. Even if Stanton gets some exposure to the outfield during his rehab assignment, he'll still likely to see the bulk of his playing time as a designated hitter once he returns from the IL as the Yankees aim to limit the wear and tear on his body heading into the playoffs.

Stanton (Achilles) is targeting going through a full pregame routine by Monday and will hopefully begin a rehab assignment next week, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Achilles tendinitis has kept Stanton on the sidelines since late July, but he's made progress in recent days. The Yankees still have a comfortable 10-game lead atop the American League East, so they can afford to be cautious with Stanton, but it appears as though he's trending in the right direction.

Stanton (Achilles) has resumed baseball activities, but a timeline for his return remains undetermined, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton is eligible to return from the IL, but it doesn't appear that he'll rejoin the Yankees immediately. The slugger hasn't played since July 23, so he may need a minor-league rehab stint if he doesn't return soon. Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently said that Stanton is "feeling good" and that he "continues to improve," per MLB.com.