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Stanton (groin) was activated off the disabled list Tuesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

This comes as a surprise to many, as Stanton said that he didn't expect to be ready to play until the last week of the season. Given the fact the slugger hasn't finished full rehab yet, there's a good chance he'll only be used as a pinch hitter for the time being, according to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. However, if Stanton stays healthy as the rest of the month plays out, he could be ready to rejoin the starting lineup by the end of the month. The full extent of Stanton's availability is unknown right now, but it should become clearer once it's evident how his groin responds to activity.

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