New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton receives injury update ahead of upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox.

KANSAS CITY — When Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton comes off the injured list this weekend or next week to begin his season, manager Aaron Boone will be benching two position players who are worthy of regular at-bats every day.

Giancarlo Stanton, the reigning ALCS MVP, is one step closer to rejoining the New York Yankees. Stanton will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday, the team announced. He has not yet played this season due to what amounts to tennis elbow in both elbows.