They’ve been losing a lot for two months, Stanton has been their hottest hitter and he has to play the field or sit for the time being with right fielder Aaron Judge only DHing while still rehabbing his right elbow flexor strain.

"A little tougher recovering after the last one," Aaron Boone said of Wednesday night's start against the Twins.

Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free ST. LOUIS — Giancarlo Stanton’s three straight games playing the outfield have been followed by three straight days off.