Overview
- In Tuesday's spring debut at Steinbrenner Field, Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-2 with a 114.3 mph RBI single, a walk and a strikeout in an 11–1 win over Team Panama.
- Manager Aaron Boone said he plans to play Stanton in most remaining home games to reach about 30–35 at-bats before Opening Day.
- The designated hitter continues to manage bilateral epicondylitis without surgery and said the live at-bats felt encouraging.
- Stanton is expected to return to the lineup Thursday against the Twins as part of his paced spring schedule.
- Coaches and teammates called this spring a clear improvement from 2025, when he started late but still produced a .273 average, 24 homers and a .944 OPS in 77 games.