NEW YORK -- Clint Frazier is about to receive another opportunity at the Major League level, and manager Aaron Boone said that he sees the outfielder figuring prominently into the Yankees’ plans while Giancarlo Stanton is on the injured list.

The 25-year-old Frazier was recalled from the club’s alternate training site in Moosic, Pa., prior to Tuesday’s game against the Braves. Frazier was part of the Yankees’ Opening Day roster, but he was optioned before appearing in a game.

Though Frazier was not in Tuesday’s lineup, with Boone opting for left-handed-hitting Mike Ford as the designated hitter against Atlanta right-hander Touki Toussaint, Boone said that Frazier should receive turns at DH and in the corner-outfield spots.

“I expect he's going to play an important role for us,” Boone said. “It was very difficult having to send him out [on July 26], based on his past performance, his talents, but also how he performed in the spring and the summer. He went down there the next day and got right to work. It's been really good and consistent. I’m excited to have him back.”

More so than during Summer Camp, Frazier figures to have a chance to settle in, with Stanton expected to miss three to four weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring. Stanton sustained the injury on Saturday while running the bases at Tropicana Field.

“Even last year, it was that ‘next man up’ mentality and it seemed like not a beat was missed,” Ford said. “That's kind of just everyone feeding off each other. I think [Frazier] will do a great job when he's in there.”

The Yankees acquired Frazier in a July 2016 trade that sent reliever Andrew Miller to the Indians, and general manager Brian Cashman lauded Frazier’s “legendary bat speed” in his initial remarks following the trade.

Frazier has shown glimpses of that promise at the Major League level, hitting .254/.308/.463 with 16 homers in 429 plate appearances since making his big league debut in 2017. He was among the club’s better offensive performers in the first half of last season, though he struggled defensively.

“Everyone knows Clint and what he can do with a bat and with the glove,” Ford said. “I love playing alongside him. He's an electric player that has pop, speed, hit ability and obviously great hands at the plate. I think he brings a lot.”

Home cooking

Eighteen of the Yankees’ next 20 games will be played in New York City, including a three-game series against the Mets at Citi Field on Aug. 21-23. Home-field advantage has a different feel without fans, but it can be argued that being on familiar turf is even more important this season.

“It's great when you’ve got 40,000 people screaming for you all game; that's awesome,” Ford said. “But just being able to be in your own bed, in a place where you're comfortable, your routine is much easier -- especially this year.

“We know exactly where our testing is going to be, what our protocols are and just kind of being in the comfort of our own clubhouse instead of shifting in and out. I think the real home-field advantage comes from that sense of security. You have your rhythm at home and your daily plan. That makes it a little bit easier.”

Comeback trail

Aroldis Chapman is continuing to rehab at the Yankees’ alternate training site in Moosic, Pa. The left-hander was scheduled to face hitters on Tuesday, marking the first time he has done so since returning from the COVID-19 injured list.

“I know he's doing well, so we'll kind of evaluate with him after each and every [live BP session],” Boone said. “I don't have a [return] date for you.”

Boone said that catcher Kyle Higashioka, who landed on the injured list on Saturday with an oblique injury, is not expected to resume baseball activities for several days.

Bombers bits

Right-hander Nick Tropeano was claimed on waivers by the Pirates. Tropeano attended Spring Training and Summer Camp with the Yankees and briefly appeared on the active roster this season, though he did not pitch in a game.

Up next

The Yankees and Braves will conclude their two-game Interleague series on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. ET, live on MLB.TV. Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (0-0, 1.17 ERA) is scheduled to make his third start of the season, coming off five scoreless innings against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Atlanta’s starting pitcher is listed as TBD.