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Stanton went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and three runs in Saturday's 14-1 trouncing of the Red Sox.

Matt Carpenter (two home runs, seven RBI) did the heavy lifting for the Bronx Bombers on Saturday, but Stanton and Anthony Rizzo did their parts to ensure the Yankees' No. 6 hitter had plenty of run-producing opportunities. Stanton has now scored at least once in all but two of his last nine starts while homering four times and driving in eight runs of his own over that stretch.

Carpenter went 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, three total runs and seven total RBI in Saturday's 14-1 rout over the Red Sox.

Boston took an early 1-0 lead, but Carpenter erased that with his three-run shot to right field in the first inning. The veteran connected on another three-run shot in the fifth, and he closed his ledger by drawing a bases-loaded walk in the eighth. It's been a remarkable resurgence for Carpenter this season -- he's slashing an incredible .360/.473/.933 with 13 homers, 31 RBI and 22 runs over just 92 plate appearances. Per ESPN, Carpenter is the fifth player in the expansion era to notch an OPS of at least 1.400 through his first 30 games of the season with a minimum of 90 plate appearances.

Miller was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Mariners due to right neck tightness.

Miller was slated to serve as the designated hitter Saturday after sitting Friday, but he's dealing with a neck issue that will prevent him from starting. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Elier Hernandez will take over as the DH and bat ninth.

Jimenez (leg) isn't starting Saturday against the Twins, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Jimenez has been dealing with right leg tightness recently and is unlikely to be available until after the All-Star break since he hasn't resumed running. AJ Pollock is taking over in left field and batting sixth during Saturday's matchup.

Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox.

His third-inning blast off Nathan Eovaldi gave the Yankees their only lead of the game. Stanton has gone yard three times in the last five games and five times through 12 contests in July, but he's batting only .176 (9-for-51) on the month with a 3:15 BB:K. On the season, the 32-year-old slugger carries a .236/.314/.514 slash line with 24 homers and 61 RBI through 75 contests.

Lewis (concussion) played five innings in left field during Triple-A Tacoma's win over Oklahoma City on Friday, going 1-for-3 with three-run home run.

Lewis' stint on defense was his second during his rehab assignment and went an inning longer than his initial one Tuesday. The slugging outfielder also left the yard for the fifth time in the last six games, signaling that his timing at the plate is of no concern at this point in the process.

Jimenez (leg) is out of Friday's lineup against the Twins, and while he's taken swings in the batting cage he hasn't resumed running and is unlikely to be available until after the All-Star break, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The 25-year-old was pulled from Wednesday's contest with right leg tightness, and it appears he won't be able to return to the field this weekend. Chicago's first game after the All-Star break is next Friday versus Cleveland, so Jimenez would have a full week to recover heading into the second half of the season.

Jimenez (leg) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Jimenez will remain on the bench for a second consecutive game after exiting Wednesday's contest due to tightness in his right leg. AJ Pollock will receive another start in left field for Chicago.

Miller will sit Friday against the Mariners.

The Rangers have asked Miller to start just once all season against a lefty, a decision that makes sense considering he has a career 66 wRC+ against southpaws compared to a 110 wRC+ against right-handers. He'll sit for the second consecutive day with the Mariners turning to their second consecutive lefty in Robbie Ray.

Reyes isn't starting Friday against the Tigers.

Reyes is getting a rare day off after going just 1-for-11 with a run, a walk and four strikeouts over the last three games. Josh Naylor will serve as the designated hitter while Owen Miller starts at first base.