Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton progressing from calf strain, hitting in cage

The Yankees  got a positive update on Saturday regarding slugger Giancarlo Stanton , who's currently on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade calf strain. Stanton told YES Network's Meredith Marakovits that his right calf is improving as he took swings in the batting cage on Friday and will again on Saturday. He will also be working out in the pool on Saturday and is encouraged by the progress he's made so far in his recovery, he told Marakovits.

Stanton was placed on the 10-day IL on April 27 as manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism that he wouldn't miss too much time. "Doesn't look too serious, but enough to to not want to wait a couple more days," Boone said. "We'll see what we have as the week unfolds -- hopefully not too long, but we'll see.

" Over 24 games (90 at-bats) this season, Stanton is hitting . 276 and owns a . 724 OPS with three home runs, six doubles, and 14 RBI.