Yankees will get clarity on Giancarlo Stanton’s role soon

Of all the important Yankees on the verge of returning, perhaps there are more questions surrounding Giancarlo Stanton than any other.

The team could finally begin getting some answers soon.

Stanton, who has been limited to nine games, could be activated as soon as Wednesday after being sidelined since June 25, when he sprained his right knee on an awkward slide. He has also spent time on the IL with a torn biceps, a left shoulder injury and a strained left calf.

Aaron Boone said Stanton believes his “knee is where it needs to be” and has been doing baserunning, agility and conditioning drills in Tampa without any issues.

How that translates to The Bronx with just 10 games left before the postseason as of Tuesday, will likely help determine what role Stanton has in October.

Boone said he may build Stanton up by playing him a few innings at a time in the outfield. The manager added he has been encouraged by how Stanton has bounced back during his rehab stint, which included games in the Instructional League over the weekend.

“He’s been getting after it for a good while now,’’ Boone said. “He’s racked up a lot of at-bats, done all his defensive work and he’s really been bouncing back.’’

Boone plans on talking through a plan with Stanton and the training staff to see how often he should play in the final stretch of the season.

Stanton’s presence takes on greater importance given the state of the rest of the outfield.

Aaron Hicks went back to Tampa and restarted his throwing program after being shut down in his attempt to return from a right flexor strain.

“He’s been doing well the last couple of days,’’ Boone said. “Where that takes him and us, we’ll just have to see.It’s the very early stages.”

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