Stanton (groin) believes he will return for the last week of the regular season, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stanton's Grade 3 strain carries with it a six-week minimum for recovery, which would put the slugger in line to rejoin the club for the last week should he meet that timetable. While a return in the final week wouldn't make up for his missed time up to that point, it could push fantasy owners over the top come championship week.