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Giancarlo Stanton started in right field for the Yankees in a fourth time in five games, while Jasson Domínguez again sat, as New York tinkers with a deep outfield pool that also features Aaron Judge at DH while he recovers from an elbow strain. Manager Aaron Boone stressed day-to-day alignment and a big-picture goal of winning every game, signaling that Domínguez could still play a central role as the stretch drive unfolds.

Domínguez, Stanton, Judge, Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham have all logged at least 80 outfield starts this season, underscoring the lineup’s volatility. Stanton, 35, has returned to right field to preserve his bat as the primary DH, while Judge remains off the grass. Domínguez owns a .253 average with nine homers and a .718 OPS, yet has sat against right-handers in three straight games, as Minnesota’s Joe Ryan paces the Twins’ mound. Boone remains flexible, saying the plan can shift by day and matchup.

Stanton’s July surge has been the driving force, hitting .414 with four homers and a 1.362 OPS in 29 at-bats before Wednesday, including Tuesday’s 4-for-5 with a homer. Bellinger and Grisham bring elite defense and big power (21 HR each, OPS north of .800), while Domínguez profiles better as a lefty hitter than righty (.778 vs .560 OPS). The Yankees continue to balance upside and roster depth, with Judge progressing toward an outfield return and Wells back behind the plate as the season accelerates toward October. Stanton’s milestone run also fuels the narrative, as he becomes MLB’s active home run leader and climbs toward the all-time list.