The New York Yankees moved swiftly this offseason to retool their roster and compensate for the loss of Juan Soto in free agency.
They hope to make another run to the World Series in 2025, but this time, they will hope to come out on top.
Despite all the wheeling and dealing the front office has done this winter, Giancarlo Stanton is still slated to be a major part of this lineup, though injury concerns are already popping up and making fans worried about his ability to be the same guy who dominated throughout last October.
MLB’s Bryan Hoch shared on X that Stanton said he is dealing with a “very high” level of pain in both of his elbows and has not swung a bat for 3-4 weeks while also stating that he is unsure if he’ll be ready for Opening Day.
Giancarlo Stanton said he is dealing with a “very high” level of pain in both elbows. He has not swung a bat for 3-4 weeks, and is unsure if he can be ready for Opening Day.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) February 17, 2025
The Yankees need Stanton to be ready for the playoffs more than they need him for Opening Day, but Stanton is now 35 years old with a long injury history on his resume, which makes a situation like this even more concerning.
There hasn’t been any follow-up about what specifically is wrong with Stanton’s elbows or any potential timeline for when he might be ready to play, but Yankees fans are sure to find out more about this in the coming days and weeks.
It’s an alarming report to read just days into Spring Training, as one can only wonder what even caused this type of pain in both elbows.
Hopefully, Stanton gets some answers and can get back to swinging a bat as soon as possible ahead of a long, healthy, productive season.
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