Aaron Boone’s Message With Yankees Facing Giancarlo Stanton Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Yankees are one of the best teams in baseball, but even the top squads sometimes need help from unexpected players. That's what utility man Pablo Reyes did in Thursday's 1-0 win vs. the Kansas City Royals.

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.