New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) is still hitting off the Trajekt machine. However, Yankee manager Aaron Boone noted that Stanton is progressing well and is "getting close" to taking live at-bats. Stanton has been sidelined since the start of the campaign due to tennis elbows in both of his arms. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as it appears the slugger is progressing well in his recovery. Last season, the 35-year-old posted a .233/.298/.475 slash line with 27 long balls. Under the hood, he generated a .509 xSLG with a 20.7 percent barrel rate and a 53.5 percent hard-hit rate, which were all well above the average marks. When Stanton eventually returns to action, he could limit Ben Rice's playing time. For now, Stanton is only worth stashing in deeper 12+ team formats.
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows), who is dealing with torn tendons in both of his elbows, has resumed hitting indoors following several rounds of platelet-rich plasma treatments, according to manager Aaron Boone. "It's been a good couple of weeks," Boone said. It's good news and a step in the right direction for the 35-year-old veteran right-handed slugger, but Boone also said this week that Stanton still has a ways to go. The Yankees have yet to give any kind of specific timetable for when Stanton might be able to make his 2025 debut, either, so those that have been stashing the power hitter have to continue to sit tight and hope he continues to make progress with his rehab. The oft-injured slugger can still be a big boost to your team's power numbers, but we have no idea when he'll return for the Yankees. In the meantime, Ben Rice should benefit against right-handers.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) has been swinging a bat, and the Yankees have been encouraged by what they've seen. "We've still got a ways to go," Boone said. Stanton missed all of spring training due to severe tennis elbow in both of his arms, and he also picked up a calf injury in early March. While it's good news that the 35-year-old slugger is at least doing some baseball activities, there's still no timetable for his return, and the possibility of him missing the entire 2025 season still exists. Fantasy managers would have been wise to avoid the oft-injured power hitter in fantasy drafts this spring. Stanton's absence has opened the door for regular playing time for the left-handed-hitting Ben Rice, who is serving as the team's DH on Opening Day on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) is doing more in camp, but the skipper didn't exactly specify what that entails. In addition to tennis elbow in both of his arms that is considered severe, Stanton also recently came down with a mild calf injury. Although the 35-year-old veteran slugger will open the season on the injured list, the good news is that it appears he's at least working out in some capacity. He has had three rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in his elbows, though, and there remains no timetable for his return in 2025. If Stanton eventually requires surgery on his elbows, he would miss the entire season. For that reason, most fantasy managers are avoiding the oft-injured power hitter in fantasy drafts.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) is dealing with a "fairly minor" calf injury on top of the tennis elbow he's dealing with in both of his arms. Stanton is back in camp after a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his arms, but the Yankees still don't have any kind of timetable on the right-handed slugger. The 35-year-old has already been ruled out for Opening Day on March 27, and it's anyone's guess as to when he might be able to make his 2025 debut. His tennis elbow is being described as a severe issue. While Stanton offers elite power for fantasy managers when he's healthy, the potential for a lengthy absence this year overshadows any kind of benefit he might offer statistically. Let someone else in your draft take on the headache and uncertainty.
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton's (elbow) injury is considered "severe" in both elbows. Stanton noted that this injury could have been caused by "bat adjustments." Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but he is still unsure when he will resume baseball activities. Given this update, Stanton may be sidelined for a significant period during the 2025 regular season. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com noted that if surgery would be needed, it would be season-ending. Last season, the 35-year-old appeared in 114 contests and held a .233/.298/.475 slash line with 20 doubles and 27 home runs. He generated an elite 20.7 percent barrel rate and a 55.3 percent hard-hit rate which placed him in the 99th and 98th percentile among qualified hitters. If Stanton were to miss a majority of the regular season, the Yankees will likely have several players move to the designated hitter spot throughout the season.
Giancarlo Stanton To Have A Third Round Of PRP Injections
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will return to New York City for a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows on Monday, according to the team. Stanton just returned to camp with the team in Florida but will now head back to New York because he's still not ready to resume baseball activities. The 35-year-old right-handed slugger has already been ruled out for Opening Day later this month and has no timetable for when he'll even resume swinging a bat. He's been dealing with tennis elbow in both of his arms since last year, although he was able to battle through it and go on a tear at the plate last postseason, mainly in the American League Championship Series against Cleveland. Stanton provides fantasy managers plenty of power but little else, and the injury concerns are mounting. His ADP is dropping daily.
Giancarlo Stanton Unlikely To Play In Spring Games
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) is back in camp with the team, but manager Aaron Boone said it's doubtful that he will play in any Grapefruit League games. We already know that Stanton will open the 2025 regular season on the injured list, so it's not much of a surprise that he won't play in any games this spring while dealing with tennis elbow in both of his arms, something he's dealt with since last season. The 35-year-old veteran slugger has already received two rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in his elbows to try to alleviate his issues, but he still has no timetable for a return to baseball activities, let alone game action. For an aging player with a lengthy injury history that really only provides fantasy value because of his light-tower power, Stanton has become a very risky fantasy selection in 2025.
Giancarlo Stanton Expected To Rejoin Team This Weekend
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) had a second round of platelet-rich plasma injections in New York and is expected to rejoin the team in spring training camp in Florida this weekend, according to general manager Brian Cashman. However, Cashman also said Stanton won't be able to do much in terms of baseball activities. The 35-year-old veteran right-handed slugger is dealing with tennis elbow in both of his elbows and has already ruled out for Opening Day later this month. The question now is how soon will he be able to restart baseball activities and get himself prepared for making his 2025 season debut. Already an injury-prone slugger that doesn't provide much else for fantasy managers besides power, Stanton's fantasy draft stock is falling by the day with no timetable for a return.
Giancarlo Stanton Will Begin The Season On The Injured List
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) will open the season on the injured list. Stanton received PRP injections in both of his elbows. He is expected to return to Tampa next week but will face a longer recovery process. Stanton has battled tennis elbow in both arms and recently underwent further testing in New York. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the slugger carries an uncertain timetable. However, seeing that he has not participated in any baseball activities suggests he will face an extended absence. Last season, Stanton held a .233/.298/.475 line with 27 home runs. He generated an elite 20.7 percent barrel rate with a 55.3 percent hard-hit rate. However, he held a hefty 31.2 percent strikeout rate. While he is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect several players to serve as the team's designated hitter. Aaron Judge may be given several starts there to keep him healthy. In addition, first baseman Ben Rice could also occupy this role if he has a strong spring.
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