The New York Yankees are dealing with a few potentially big problems: They need help at third base; they're concerned about Giancarlo Stanton's elbow injury; and they have a disgruntled starting pitcher in Marcus Stroman.
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton left the team in Florida and returned to New York for "personal" reasons, according to manager Aaron Boone. “I can tell you he is in New York, but it’s personal in nature and I’m going to leave it at that for now,
With third base already a concern when camp opened, Giancarlo Stanton reported with tennis elbows after managing the injuries for most of last season. The reveal put the designated hitter’s availability for Opening Day in jeopardy right away,
The Yankees are in backup-plan mode with designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton now officially beginning the regular season on the injured list.
Stanton has received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows. He is expected to rejoin the Yankees in Tampa in the next week.
The New York Yankees announced on Saturday that Giancarlo Stanton will begin the 2025 season on the injured list. Stanton not being ready for Opening Day appeared to be an inevitable outcome as he hasn't been able to participate in spring training due to tendinitis in both of his elbows.