Giancarlo Stanton begins running as Yankees await injury updates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Giancarlo Stanton is running the bases as part of his rehab from calf strains that have kept him on the Injured List since April 28. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Stanton's return could help the struggling Yankees offense. The Yankees have seen a significant dip in their batting performance while missing key players like Stanton, Aaron Judge, and Cody Bellinger. Stanton may return as a part-time designated hitter, focusing on facing left-handed pitchers. No specific timelines for returns have been established.
- •Stanton has been on the IL since April 28 due to calf strains.
- •The Yankees are last in batting average and low in slugging percentage since June 1.
- •Stanton's role may include mostly DH at-bats against left-handed pitching.
- •No firm return date has been set for Stanton, Judge, or Bellinger.
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"The veteran slugger has been on the Injured List since April 28 with multiple calf strains.
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