US EditionYankees Slugger Giancarlo Stanton Headed to Injured List with Low-Grade Right Calf Strain
The Yankees recalled Jasson Dominguez and are waiting on an MRI after Giancarlo Stanton left Friday’s game with calf stiffness.
- On Monday, the New York Yankees began a series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington while awaiting MRI results on slugger Giancarlo Stanton's right calf injury. The team recalled outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill the roster spot.
- Stanton exited Friday's series opener against the Houston Astros after experiencing calf stiffness while running the bases. The five-time All-Star has faced recurring injuries throughout his career, missing significant time due to hamstring, Achilles, and other ailments since 2018.
- The roster spot opened after the Yankees optioned right-hander Luis Gil to Triple-A following Sunday's loss to the Astros. Stanton has posted a.256 batting average with three home runs and 14 RBIs in 24 games this season.
- Manager Aaron Boone said, 'We'll wait to hear on that to see how he does today,' regarding the MRI results and any potential injured-list move. Dominguez batted sixth as the designated hitter during Monday night's contest against Texas.
- Following the end of their eight-game winning streak on Sunday, the Yankees aim to rebound in the Rangers series. Despite the recent loss, the Yanks remain confident as they are clicking on all cylinders offensively.
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Giancarlo Stanton injury: Yankees slugger headed to IL
Giancarlo Stanton's recent trend of soft-tissue leg injuries has cropped again, and now the veteran slugger is headed to the IL. The Yankees announced late Monday night that they were placing Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade calf strain. “Doesn’t look too serious, but enough to not want to wait a couple more days,” manager Aaron Boone said after New York's 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers. “So we’ll see what we have as the week…
Yanks await Stanton MRI results; Domínguez at DH
The New York Yankees were awaiting the results of an MRI on Giancarlo Stanton's right calf before the opener Monday of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers, a game in which minor league call-up Jasson Domínguez was inserted into the lineup.
New York Yankees Get Giancarlo Stanton Injury News Before Rangers Game
The New York Yankees begin a new series against the Texas Rangers on Monday night. After losing their eight-game winning streak on Sunday afternoon, the Yanks made a number of roster moves. Those included optioning Luis Gil to Triple-A and recalling outfielder Jasson Dominguez. The Jasson Dominguez news is significant in itself, but it’s pertinent because the Yankees are awaiting a clear answer about Giancarlo Stanton’s injury. Stanton had to be…
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