The New York Yankees’ outfielder and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has encountered complications in his recovery from a left calf strain he sustained on April 24.
The injury reoccurred while Stanton was running bases during practice last week.
Team officials had been optimistic about Stanton’s return to active play during the club’s upcoming homestand, but those plans now appear uncertain.
Manager Aaron Boone addressed the situation, saying, “He felt a little something in there a day or two ago, so that’s kind of slowed him down. I expected him back early in this homestand. That’s in jeopardy now.”
This season, the 36-year-old Stanton has appeared in 24 games, posting a .256 batting average along with three home runs, six doubles and 14 RBIs.
The team is currently managing multiple significant injuries among its outfield players.
Current American League MVP Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a right rib stress fracture and won’t be available until July or August.
Additionally, outfielder Trent Grisham joined the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The organization has brought up Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill the roster spot.
Boone acknowledged the team’s injury challenges, stating, “No getting around it, we’ve lost some key people. It’s part of it. The (162 game schedule) is coming for you. I feel like we’re way more equipped to deal with it than we have been in some years. It’s a great opportunity for some of our young players.”
