Grisham faces one major problem, though. Manager Aaron Boone has all but recently confirmed that Stanton is a full-time designated hitter, and the Yankees have their own DH problems; it doesn’t make sense to bench second-year slugger Ben Rice, nor can the Yankees realistically limit first baseman Paul Goldschmidt’s at-bats.

Although the Yankees haven’t officially confirmed Stanton will become a full-time designated hitter, they’ve certainly signaled so ahead of his return from arm issues. Manager

While the Yankees beat the Mariners 11-5 Monday night, the primary focus in the aftermath of the game was not on the score but on the status of infielder Oswaldo Cabrera.