Yankees activate Stanton, Donaldson, Kahnle ahead of series vs. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson and Tommy Kahnle had been activated by the New York Yankees on Thursday forward of their weekend collection on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York cleared three roster spots after Wednesday’s 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre together with left-hander Matt Krook.

Stanton, Donaldson and Kahnle all performed in a rehab sport for Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. Stanton was hitless in three at-bats in his first look since injuring his left hamstring on April 15.

Donaldson went 1 for 4 in his fourth rehab sport as he comes again from a strained proper hamstring initially sustained on April 5.

Kahnle pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit and strolling two. He has been out since spring coaching with proper biceps tendinitis.

Boone mentioned he wasn’t involved about Stanton returning after taking part in in only one rehab sport. He did say that Stanton probably will probably be a delegated hitter for a few weeks after rejoining the Yankees.

New York is lacking centerfielder Harrison Bader, who strained his proper hamstring on Monday in opposition to the Mariners and went on the injured listing the following day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodon, sidelined since spring coaching by a sore left forearm and an ailing again, was transferred to the 60-day injured listing.