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Yankees Explore J.D. Martinez as Potential Replacement for Injured Giancarlo Stanton

With Giancarlo Stanton sidelined indefinitely due to elbow injuries, the Yankees are weighing external options, including veteran slugger J.D. Martinez, to fill the designated hitter role.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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Overview

  • Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with tendon issues in both elbows and is undergoing medical testing in New York, making his availability for Opening Day unlikely.
  • The Yankees are reportedly considering 37-year-old free agent J.D. Martinez as a short-term solution for the designated hitter position.
  • Martinez, a 15-year MLB veteran, hit 16 home runs in 2024 but showed signs of decline, with a career-low OPS outside of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
  • The team has ruled out promoting top prospect Spencer Jones to the DH role, as he is still in development after reworking his swing.
  • Other internal options, such as Ben Rice, are being discussed, but the organization faces challenges balancing immediate needs with player development.