Stanton, who has been out since February with tennis elbow in both arms, took live at-bats at Yankee Stadium before Tuesday’s 12-3 victory over the San Diego Padres. The five-time All-Star grounded out to shortstop and drew a walk against rehabbing reliever Jake Cousins.

The New York Yankees are among the better teams in MLB right now. Their 20-16 record isn’t overly impressive, but it’s good for fifth-best in the American League. Moreover, their +60 run differential is second only to the Detroit Tigers to this point in the season.

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton received an injury update as he makes his way back from tendinitis in both of his elbows.