ESPN: DJ LeMahieu is expected to return to the team before tonight’s game against the Orioles after being on the injured list with a toe injury since September 5th. Through 120 games, the infielder is hitting .262 with 12 homers. If LeMahieu has healed enough to capture even a semblance of his first-half form, he could have a huge impact as the Yankees head towards the postseason.
Aaron Boone also mentioned that Giancarlo Stanton will most likely not play the outfield in the playoffs. He missed a month with left Achilles tendinitis, and with superior defensive options anyway, it seems like the team would rather have him work on his swing than his glove.