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Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton Nears Return After Progress in Elbow Injury Recovery

The slugger is set to begin live batting practice for two weeks, with a rehab assignment likely to follow as the Yankees maintain their lead in the AL East.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees takes batting practice before the game against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium on May 7, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Overview

  • Giancarlo Stanton, sidelined all season with elbow tendinitis, is progressing toward a late-June return to the Yankees lineup.
  • Stanton has completed base running and extensive batting practice, with live at-bats scheduled for the next two weeks.
  • A rehab assignment is expected after live batting practice, pending further evaluation of his readiness.
  • The Yankees, currently first in the AL East with a 31-20 record, have excelled without Stanton, leading the league in home runs and OPS.
  • Stanton’s return is anticipated to significantly bolster the Yankees’ lineup, adding a veteran power hitter to an already potent offense led by Aaron Judge.