Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton Faces Setback with Elbow Issues

The slugger has undergone a second round of PRP injections and will begin the season on the injured list, leaving his return timeline uncertain.

Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees' designated hitter, is dealing with chronic elbow pain and has received a second round of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.
Stanton will start the 2025 MLB season on the injured list, with no clear timetable for his return to action, according to Yankees GM Brian Cashman.
The elbow pain resurfaced shortly before spring training, despite Stanton playing through discomfort for much of the 2024 season.
Surgery has not been ruled out but is considered a last resort as the team opts for a conservative approach to his recovery.
Stanton, a 16-year MLB veteran and former MVP, remains under contract with the Yankees through 2028, with notable contributions in the 2024 postseason despite his injuries.