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6d ago

Giancarlo Stanton Nears Yankees Return as Team Battles Multiple Injuries

A pending minor-league rehab assignment could restore middle-of-the-order power for a club holding a 37-22 AL East lead.

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Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton could begin a rehab assignment next week.

Overview

  • Stanton began live batting practice in May and has been conducting full baseball workouts at the Yankees’ Tampa facility.
  • Manager Aaron Boone indicated Stanton will be in New York soon to discuss a minor-league rehab assignment with an update due within 24 hours.
  • New York transferred Stanton to the 60-day injured list in May for treatment of bilateral elbow epicondylitis and is taking a cautious approach.
  • The Yankees have lost several contributors to injuries this season, including Luke Weaver with a hamstring strain and Oswaldo Cabrera and Jasson Dominguez on the IL.
  • Despite the absences, Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt have bolstered the offense as the Yankees lead the AL East at 37-22 and rank second in MLB in slugging.