NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton’s return 71 games into the Yankees’ season Monday night wasn’t instant gratification for an offense that leads the American League in runs scored, hitting and homers but is colder than it’s been all season.

Prior to Monday night's series opener against the Angels at Yankee Stadium, the slugging right-handed designated hitter was activated off the injured list due to what amounted to severe tennis elbow in both elbows. To make room, the Yankees designated utilityman Pablo Reyes for assignment.

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