Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees - News - July 21, 2021

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Giancarlo Stanton - Could start in left fieldStanton could start in left field Saturday against the Red Sox, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

ImpactStanton has been in the lineup exclusively as the designated hitter for each of the last two seasons. Interestingly, his return to the outfield could come in an American League park, where the team still has the benefit of a designated hitter. Instead, manager Aaron Boone suggested the decision to play Stanton in the outfield for the first time since Game 1 of the 2019 ALCS could come due to the fact that there is less ground to cover in left field at Fenway Park.

JULY 23, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Marcus Hayes: Phillies should buy big if they're going to buy at the MLB trade deadline (but they should sell)The Phillies are close, so they will buy, exceed the luxury tax, and try to Win Now.

JULY 22, 2021•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Aaron Judge, Gio Urshela and Kyle Higashioka slated to come off Yankees' COVID injury list soonThree important position players are close to being ready for their return.

JULY 22, 2021•MCALL.COM

New York Yankees promote Sal Romano, designate Asher Wojciechowski for assignmentSal Romano, designated for assignment earlier this season by the Reds after five big-league seasons in Cincinnati, was signed by the Yankees...

JULY 22, 2021•CINCINNATI.COM

Nestor Cortes Jr. - Nearing returnCortes (illness) has resumed throwing at the Yankees' spring training facility in Tampa and could be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list as soon as this weekend, Pete Caldera...

ImpactWhether New York reinstates Cortes from the IL during its four-game series with the Red Sox that begins Thursday may ultimately hinge on what kind of innings totals the club gets from its starting pitchers in the first two or three contests in Boston. If a healthy Cortes isn't needed as a multi-inning arm out of the bullpen this weekend, he could rejoin the Yankees in a starting role next week. With Michael King (finger) facing an uncertain timeline to return and with the club dropping Asher Wojciechowski from the 40-man roster after an ugly spot start Wednesday, Cortes could be a candidate to fill the final opening in the Yankees' rotation.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Luis Severino - Another live BP on tapSeverino (elbow) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session this weekend and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment by the middle of next week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.co...

ImpactSeverino emerged from Sunday's 30-pitch live batting practice session without incident and completed a bullpen session Thursday as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander was expected to return from the injured list earlier in the season, but a Grade 2 groin strain suffered in mid-June resulted in a brief shutdown that pushed back the timeline for his 2021 debut. At this point, Severino is in the process of ramping up again, and he'll likely need at least three rehab outings in the minors to build up his pitch count for starting duty. He could be ready to pitch for the Yankees at some point in mid-to-late August.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Kyle Higashioka - Could be back next weekYankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Higashioka (illness) could be ready to rejoin the team and return to action early next week for New York's series in Tampa Bay, Brend...

ImpactBoth Aaron Judge and Higashioka appear to be on similar timelines to return from the COVID-19 injured list after the two were deactivated when they tested positive for the virus coming out of the All-Star break. Once reinstated from the IL, Higashioka will settle in as the No. 2 catcher behind Gary Sanchez.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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