Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton ‘can’t open a bag of chips’ due to pain, but still eyes ‘full season’

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton ‘can’t open a bag of chips’ due to pain, but still eyes ‘full season’

TAMPA, Fla. — With a bat clutched under his arm, Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was about to head from his locker to hit in a cage Wednesday afternoon when NJ.com approached to see how he’s feeling.

Stanton determined to play through pain, even though he 'can't open a bottle'

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton missed the first two-plus months of last season due to tennis elbow (epicondylitis) in both arms, an issue he’s been dealing with since 2024. It’s still an issue for the slugger now in 2026. Stanton told NJ.com on Wednesday that he has “good days and