Giancarlo Stanton, who has been out since April 24 due to a calf strain, resumed live hitting on Wednesday, facing Angel Chivilli. Although his hits were mostly soft ground balls, this marks a significant step in his recovery. Meanwhile, Jasson Dominguez is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment after recovering from an AC joint sprain sustained on May 7. Manager Aaron Boone noted the importance of these developments for the New York Yankees, especially as they await an official timeline for Aaron Judge's return from a bone bruise in his upper rib cage. Stanton's return would alleviate some offensive pressure on the team, as he has been a designated hitter this season with a .256 batting average, ranking sixth among teammates with at least 20 games played. Additionally, Carlos Lagrange, recently moved to the bullpen, delivered an impressive performance with four scoreless innings and seven strikeouts in his first relief appearance.