Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton activated from injured list, back in starting lineup

The New York Yankees have slugger Giancarlo Stanton back in the lineup after he was activated from the injured list Saturday morning.

Stanton, 32, missed nine games after leaving a game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 24 due to calf tightness. After an MRI, the Yankees called the injury right ankle inflammation and placed him on the 10-day injured list.

Without Stanton, the Yankees continued their torrid pace to start the year and currently own a four-game winning streak after sweeping the Los Angeles Angels earlier this week. New York's 37-15 record is the best in MLB.

Stanton is listed as New York's designated hitter for a Saturday afternoon game against the Detroit Tigers. In 40 games this season, Stanton is batting .285 with 11 home runs. Despite missing time, Stanton is still fifth in the American League in RBI with 35.

The Yankees lead MLB this season with 77 home runs and are fifth in runs scored with 4.81 per game.