Designated Hitter Giancarlo Stanton Among Banged-up Yankees Players Making Strides Toward a Return
- Giancarlo Stanton, the 35-year-old designated hitter for the New York Yankees, is progressing toward a return after being sidelined this season by tendinitis in both elbows.
- Stanton's absence stems from a bizarre elbow ailment that has kept him out since spring training during the Yankees' push to defend their 2024 AL pennant.
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman revealed that Stanton will be taking part in live batting sessions over the upcoming two-week period and is nearing the point of beginning a rehab assignment soon after.
- Cashman shared that Stanton is set to participate in live batting practice over the upcoming two weeks and appears to be nearing the point of starting a rehab assignment, although no specific return date has been announced.
- If Stanton returns as expected between late June and early July, he could bolster the Yankees’ already potent offense and aid their bid for the 28th World Series title.
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Yankees GM: Giancarlo Stanton 'really close' to rehab assignment
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn't played this season due to injuries in both elbows, is nearing a rehab assignment, according to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton (elbow injuries) getting closer to making season debut
The Yankees are close to getting their postseason hero back in the lineup. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman provided an encouraging update on Giancarlo Stanton, who is recovering from tennis elbow in both elbows. “Stanton has been doing everything,” Cashman said on MLB Network Radio. “He’s kind of completed his base running now. He’s been hitting for a long time with that tremendous BP machine we have, so he’s been getting live at-bats. He…
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