The Yankees lost to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night, continuing a run of offensive futility they haven't seen in 35 years.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has been activated off the injured list and will make his season debut on Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced. In a corresponding move, Pablo Reyes was designated for assignment.

Yankees Make Unexpected Paul Goldschmidt Decision After Giancarlo Stanton News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The New York Yankees are hoping Giancarlo Stanton is on his way back to the lineup. The superstar slugger has not played this season while dealing with an elbow injury, but is closing in on his return,

If Stanton’s time with the Yankees has proven nothing else, he cannot be counted on to play 150-plus games in a season. But if he can swing a bat in October, Stanton has a chance to be dangerous, so New York would be wise to keep him in a box to be opened at a later point in the regular season.

The Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton had a pair of singles and three RBIs for Double-A Somerset in his first game this year, and New York manager Aaron Boone said that it was too early to tell when the slugger might return to the big leagues.

The New York Yankees are shifting Ben Rice's role with Giancarlo Stanton returning, aiming to keep both bats active in their AL East push.