A New York Yankees player offered a clear response on how he feels about leaving the team when the star slugger comes back.

Giancarlo Stanton, the reigning ALCS MVP, is one step closer to rejoining the New York Yankees. Stanton will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday, the team announced. He has not yet played this season due to what amounts to tennis elbow in both elbows.

The New York Yankees are shifting Ben Rice's role with Giancarlo Stanton returning, aiming to keep both bats active in their AL East push.