Latest on Giancarlo Stanton injury, how Anthony Volpe is affected

Volpe, who hit .273 with one homer in his first seven games, is still working on his timing at the plate in a stage of his rehab that resembles spring training.

“He’s still working on that,” Boone said. “It’s only been two weeks of games. He’s still getting there, but I know he feels really good and feels ready to contribute, too.”

Instead of activating Volpe, the Yankees may call up outfielder Jasson Dominguez if Stanton is IL’d.

The Yankees will face three right-handed starters this week in Arlington — Jack Leiter, Jacob DeGrom and Nathan Eovaldi — and the switch-hitting Dominguez could come up to DH.

In Triple-A, Dominguez went into a Sunday doubleheader batting .306 with three homers and 13 RBIs in 22 games. He’s been a better left-handed hitter in the majors, but through Saturday was batting .308 against left-handers and .306 against right-handers.

If Stanton goes on the IL, his stint could be backdated three days. That would make him eligible to return for a May 5 game at Yankee Stadium against the Rangers.

Stanton first felt right calf tightness in the sixth inning of Friday’s game when he jogged from first to second base after Jazz Chisholm walked. Stanton left the game after advancing to third base on a single by J.C. Escarra.

“I know (Saturday) he felt like it was improved,” Boone said. “I think he also feels like he got in front of it a little bit. So, again, we’ll see how it unfolds.”

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