Manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday that Stanton is dealing with cramping in his hamstring, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton is sitting Wednesday, but the decision to hold him out was described as "very precautionary." He is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Diamondbacks. Barring a pinch-hit appearance, Stanton will finish May with a .299/.348/.579 slash line, seven homers and 21 RBI for the month.