Giancarlo Stanton Could Be Activated During Next Series
Giancarlo Stanton (quad) is progressing well in his recovery from a left quad strain, and could be activated during the Yankees' next series against the Blue Jays, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Stanton was placed on the IL on Monday, with the move retroactive to May 14. He's been looking good at the plate so far this year, slashing .282/.347/.534 with nine homers, 24 RBI and 16 runs scored in 33 games. Managers should monitor for further updates this weekend, but barring any setbacks he should be good to go early next week, and managers in weekly leagues should feel safe in slotting him back into the lineup.
Source: Pete Caldera
New York Yankees designated hitter Source: Pete Caldera
Giancarlo Stanton Stays Back In New York
Giancarlo Stanton (elbows). Stanton stayed back in New York during the team's road trip to continue ramping up. The 35-year-old veteran power hitter took batting practice last Tuesday for the first time since he had several rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows. Things continue to go slowly for Stanton while he deals with torn tendons in both of his elbows, and there's still the potential that he won't play at all this season if he has any kind of setback. Until then, though, he needs to be held in most fantasy leagues due to his power potential when healthy. There remains no timeline for his potential return, which means he'll likely be out until at least June. In the meantime, Ben Rice should continue to benefit from regular at-bats in the DH spot.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that there are no new plans for outfielder/designated Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Giancarlo Stanton Takes Outdoor Batting Practice On Tuesday
Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) took outdoor batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since receiving multiple rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in his ailing elbows, according to NJ Advance Media's Brendan Kuty. It's progress for the 35-year-old veteran right-handed slugger, but he still has a ways to go and will eventually need to go on a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment before having a chance to make his 2025 season debut in the Bronx. There remains no timetable for a potential return, but fantasy managers that drafted him in the spring must continue to stash him in an injured-list spot until further notice. With Ben Rice swinging the bat well early on for the Yankees as the team's primary DH, it's unclear exactly how playing time will shake out for Stanton if/when he returns to the team.
Source: NJ Advance Media - Brendan Kuty
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Source: NJ Advance Media - Brendan Kuty
Giancarlo Stanton Nearing Live At-Bats
Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) is still hitting off the Trajekt machine. However, Yankee manager Aaron Boone noted that Stanton is progressing well and is "getting close" to taking live at-bats. Stanton has been sidelined since the start of the campaign due to tennis elbows in both of his arms. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as it appears the slugger is progressing well in his recovery. Last season, the 35-year-old posted a .233/.298/.475 slash line with 27 long balls. Under the hood, he generated a .509 xSLG with a 20.7 percent barrel rate and a 53.5 percent hard-hit rate, which were all well above the average marks. When Stanton eventually returns to action, he could limit Ben Rice's playing time. For now, Stanton is only worth stashing in deeper 12+ team formats.
Source: Gary Phillips
New York Yankees designated hitter Source: Gary Phillips
Giancarlo Stanton Resumes Hitting
Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows), who is dealing with torn tendons in both of his elbows, has resumed hitting indoors following several rounds of platelet-rich plasma treatments, according to manager Aaron Boone. "It's been a good couple of weeks," Boone said. It's good news and a step in the right direction for the 35-year-old veteran right-handed slugger, but Boone also said this week that Stanton still has a ways to go. The Yankees have yet to give any kind of specific timetable for when Stanton might be able to make his 2025 debut, either, so those that have been stashing the power hitter have to continue to sit tight and hope he continues to make progress with his rehab. The oft-injured slugger can still be a big boost to your team's power numbers, but we have no idea when he'll return for the Yankees. In the meantime, Ben Rice should benefit against right-handers.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
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