Stanton (quadriceps) will bat cleanup as the designated hitter Friday against the Astros for Game 5 of the ALCS.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton had been on the bench since straining his right quadriceps while running the bases in the first game of the ALCS. He's apparently still not ready to take the field but will be able to hit, bumping Edwin Encarnacion to the bench.

Stanton (quadriceps) is feeling better and could start Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite not starting in Game 4 on Thursday, Stanton is apparently feeling better and could start as the designated hitter Friday. Stanton ran the bases prior to Game 4 but did not run hard. The encouraging update could also signal that the 29-year-old might be available off the bench Thursday.

Stanton (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the ALCS against the Astros on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton will miss his third straight game with a right quadriceps strain, although he could be available off the bench if needed. The 29-year-old was running the bases prior to Game 4 but was not running hard, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Brett Gardner will shift to left field with Aaron Hicks starting in center field Thursday.

Stanton's (quadriceps) status for Game 4 of the ALCS on Thursday remains unclear, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton hasn't played since injuring his quad in Game 1 of the ALCS. He's expected to be available as a pinch hitter, but whether or not he can play a larger role remains to be seen.

Stanton (quadriceps) is available off the bench for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton sat for Game 2 after injuring his quad in the first game of the series. Manager Aaron Boone said that he'd likely go to the injured list if it were still the regular season, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports, but he's sticking around as an option for now.

Stanton (quadriceps) remains on the bench for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton injured his quad while running to first base in Game 1 and did not appear in Game 2. The Yankees haven't replaced him on the roster, indicating that they don't think he'll be out too much longer. Brett Gardner slides to left field in his absence, with Aaron Hicks starting in center.

Stanton is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALCS due to a right quadriceps strain and he is considered day-to-day, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. He is available off the bench as a pinch hitter.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Aaron Boone said Stanton injured his quad in Game 1 while running down the line on his infield hit, according to James Wagner of The New York Times. Boone said he hopes Stanton will be able to return to the lineup at some point during this series. Cameron Maybin gets the start in his place and will hit eighth.

Stanton is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros for Game 2 of the ALCS.

EDGE Analysis

Cameron Maybin and Brett Gardner will start next to Aaron Judge (from left to right) while Stanton heads to the bench. Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Game 1. His absence from the lineup is pretty surprising, so perhaps his knee is bothering him again.

Stanton went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, three RBI and a pair of walks in Friday's win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

It was just the third homer of the year for the 29-year-old slugger, but the 435-foot bomb brought the Yankees to the 300-home run mark on the season, a major league milestone reached by the Twins just a day ago. Stanton stayed hot in the fourth with a two-run single while also walking twice to complete his perfect night at the plate. Across 16 games since returning from the injured list (knee), Stanton is slashing .308/.431/.538.

Stanton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI double during a 7-2 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton smashed his first home run since June 24 as injuries have severely limited his playing time this year. In just 40 at-bats, the 29-year-old is batting .300 with two home runs and nine RBI. As expected, Stanton played just six innings Saturday as he builds up his stamina with an eye on the postseason.