Giancarlo Stanton Suffers Setback In Rehab
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton tweaked his calf while running the bases, potentially delaying his return from the injured list where he has been since late April with a calf strain.
- Stanton’s injury complicates the Yankees' lineup, which is already missing MVP Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham; Paul Goldschmidt has taken over everyday first base duties, while Ben Rice has shifted to designated hitter.
- Stanton had a slow power start this season with three home runs and a .724 OPS over 24 games, and his calf injury makes it unlikely he will play in the outfield this year.
- Persistent injuries have plagued Stanton in recent years, including previous calf strains in 2021 and 2022, and he has not reached 500 plate appearances since 2021.
- Manager Aaron Boone indicated that further imaging might be needed to assess Stanton’s calf, while injuries to Stanton, Judge, and Grisham create opportunities for young outfielders Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones, with Dominguez recently returning from a shoulder injury and hitting a home run in his first at-bat.