Getty Giancarlo Stanton reacts after a hit in the World Series. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has a tough decision to make when designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton returns from the injured list. Youngster Ben Rice , a primary first baseman, has taken control of the DH spot for the Yankees amid Stanton’s tennis elbow issues in both arms. Rice has taken a dramatic offensive leap from last season, his rookie year. The lefty, who can also play catcher, has a 151 OPS+, nine home runs, and a .