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Giancarlo Stanton’s mammoth blasts won’t be flying out of Dodger Stadium on Monday night. 

The eight-player bracket for the Home Run Derby was announced on Thursday, but Stanton was not included after he previously had expressed interest in the event. 

The Yankees slugger, who was the 2016 Derby champ and has 23 home runs this year, will still be a starting outfielder for the American League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. 


  Giancarlo Stanton had 23 home runs entering Thursday’s game against the Reds. Robert Sabo/New York Post Giancarlo Stanton had 23 home runs entering Thursday’s game against the Reds. Robert Sabo/New York Post

The Yankees acquired the versatile Tyler Wade on Thursday in a trade with the Angels for a player to be named later or cash considerations, further bolstering their organizational depth. Wade will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. 

Wade was designated for assignment by the Yankees in November to make room on their 40-man roster, leading to a trade to the Angels. But after he hit .215 with a 56 OPS-plus and eight steals in 67 games for the Angels, Wade was DFA’d again on July 3. 

“We now have more depth,” general manager Brian Cashman said. “He’s extremely fast. Can come off the bench and steal a base. He can play anywhere in the infield and anywhere in the outfield. His defensive qualities are exceptional, his base stealing abilities are not to be ignored. 

“We felt he would be great organizational depth and insurance. When I saw him sitting in Triple-A, I feel better if he’s sitting in our Triple-A.” 

Ron Marinaccio, on the IL with right shoulder inflammation, is getting closer to a return after he threw a second 25-pitch bullpen session on Thursday and said he felt no discomfort afterward. 

Aaron Hicks took batting practice on the field Thursday for the first time since fouling a ball off his right shin Tuesday night, signaling he could be available for the Red Sox series. 

— Additional reporting by David Scott 

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