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Stanton (knee) is running up to 75-to-85 percent on the anti-gravity treadmill and is closing in on a return to on-field workouts, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Stanton isn't eligible to come off the injured list until Aug. 25, though he'll need to make significant progress over the next few weeks to be ready by that date. Considering he's been sidelined since June 26 with a knee strain, he'll likely need at least a handful of games in the minors to get back up to speed. It's also worth noting that New York has a firm grasp on the American League East, so there'll be no need to rush the slugger back into action before he's ready.

Ford isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Ford has started 10 straight contests since rejoining the Yankees in early August, going 5-for-37 (.135) with three homers and four RBI over that stretch. DJ LeMahieu gets the call at first base and will lead off with Ford riding the pine Tuesday night.

Ford went 1-for-8 with a solo home run in a doubleheader sweep over Baltimore on Monday.

Ford started at first base and slotted in the eighth spot in both games of the twin bill, registering his only hit with a 388-foot homer in the fourth inning of Game 2. The 27-year-old has started nine of the last 10 games for New York. He is batting only .135 (5-for-37) in that span, though three of his hits have left the yard.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 6-5 loss to Cleveland.

Martinez is up to 28 long balls this season after his fourth-inning solo shot Monday. He's been on an absolute tear in August, going 19-for-42 (.452) with five homers during his active 11-game hitting streak.

Choi is not in the lineup Monday against the Padres, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Choi will give way to Jesus Aguilar at first base for Monday's series opener in San Diego as the Rays go with a righty-heavy lineup against left-hander Joey Lucchesi. Since the start of August, Choi is 3-for-21 with a 5:6 BB:K.

Turner went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in a 9-3 victory against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

With the pair of long balls, the 34-year-old is one shy of the 20-homer plateau, which is a milestone he's reached two of the last three years. After posting eight home runs with the Mets from 2011-13, Turner has 97 homers in the last five years with the Dodgers. He is batting .287 with 19 home runs, 53 RBI, 68 runs and two steals in 390 at-bats this season.

Harper went 1-for-3 with three walks and two RBI in Sunday's loss to San Francisco.

Hitting out of the leadoff spot for the third straight game, Harper found success by practicing patience at the plate, taking three walks in addition to lacing a two-run single. Despite hitting only .250 this year, Harper has posted a .372 OBP thanks to 82 free passes, ranking sixth in the majors.

Soler went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double and five RBI in a 10-2 win over the Tigers on Sunday.

Soler hit a two-run shot in the third inning and added another solo homer in the eighth inning. The 27-year-old homered four times in the final three games of the series and is three away from the Royals franchise record. Soler is hitting .259/.344/.555 with 35 home runs through 120 games this season.

Brantley went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Orioles.

Brantley knocked home a pair of runs in the ninth inning on a triple to right field, giving his team the lead. However, Baltimore would strike for three runs in the ninth to take the series finale. The 32-year-old has now hit safely in six straight games, going 11-for-25 with four extra-base hits and nine RBI over that stretch.

Ohtani went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Ohtani drove home a pair of runs in the second inning, giving his team an early three-run cushion. The 25-year-old continues to put up an impressive sophomore campaign at the dish, slashing .290/.353/.507 with 15 home runs and 47 RBI over 80 contests.