Stanton (calf) eager to see first game action since April

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is eager to make his postseason return after missing most of the season with recurring calf injuries sustained since April. Stanton was included on the roster for the AL Wild Card Series sweep against the Boston Red Sox but did not appear in either game. Now, heading into Game 1 of the ALDS, manager Aaron Boone must decide how to utilize Stanton as the club finalizes its roster.

Stanton suffered a right calf strain on April 24, aggravated it in June, and injured his left calf in August. Pitcher Ryan Weathers is also expected to be added to the ALDS bullpen after recovering from a left flexor strain, while starter Gerrit Cole is scheduled to start Saturday's Game 1.