Giancarlo Stanton injures left calf, may miss rest of season
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton suffered a moderate left calf strain while running during rehabilitation. This is a setback following his earlier right calf injury that sidelined him since April. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated Stanton's current injury might end his season, complicating any potential return for the playoff run. Stanton had played 24 of the Yankees' first 26 games this season and was working to regain his form after several months of inactivity.
- •Stanton suffered a moderate left calf strain during rehab work.
- •He has not played since injuring his right calf in April.
- •Stanton played 24 games this season, batting.256 with three home runs.
- •Yankees manager said Stanton's injury might prevent his return.
- •Stanton has one guaranteed year left on his contract.
- 6:52 PMESPN — Yanks' Stanton suffers setback, return in jeopardy
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Giancarlo Stanton strains left calf running the bases, putting his return to the Yankees in doubt
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Giancarlo Stanton strains left calf while rehabbing, may not return in 2026
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Giancarlo Stanton suffers new calf injury, could miss remainder of Yankees' season
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Giancarlo Stanton suffers second calf strain, may miss remainder of season
- 4:19 PMCBS MLB — Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton suffers another calf injury, could be out for season
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton suffers injury setback while rehabbing
"Giancarlo Stanton suffered another setback in his recovery from a strained right calf when he strained his left calf while running the bases earlier this week, putting his return to the New York Yankees by the end of the season in doubt. Before the Yankees continued a three-game series with the Blue Jays on Saturday, manager Aaron Boone said Stanton strained the other calf when he fell down on the bases. “It’s a moderate grade,” Boone said.
"Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton recently suffered a "moderate grade" left calf strain while rehabbing from a right calf strain, putting his return this season in jeopardy, manager Aaron Boone announced.
"Stanton was recovering from a right calf strain that has sidelined him since April 24. He injured his left calf on a fall while running.
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External links- ESPNAug 22, 2026, 6:52 PMYanks' Stanton suffers setback, return in jeopardy
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton recently suffered a "moderate grade" left calf strain while rehabbing from a right calf strain, putting his return this season in jeopardy, manager Aaron Boone announced.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:35 PMGiancarlo Stanton strains left calf running the bases, putting his return to the Yankees in doubt
Giancarlo Stanton suffered another setback in his recovery from a strained right calf when he strained his left calf while running the bases earlier this week, putting his return to the New York Yankees by the end of the season in doubt. Before the Yankees continued a three-game series with the Blue Jays on Saturday, manager Aaron Boone said Stanton strained the other calf when he fell down on the bases. “It’s a moderate grade,” Boone said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:46 PMGiancarlo Stanton strains left calf while rehabbing, may not return in 2026
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton strains left calf while running, may not return in the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:44 PMGiancarlo Stanton suffers new calf injury, could miss remainder of Yankees' season
Stanton was recovering from a right calf strain that has sidelined him since April 24. He injured his left calf on a fall while running.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:24 PMGiancarlo Stanton suffers second calf strain, may miss remainder of season
After rehabbing the right calf all year, Stanton took a fall and injured his left calf. So it goes.
- CBS MLBAug 22, 2026, 4:19 PMYankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton suffers another calf injury, could be out for season
Stanton has not played since April 24 due to multiple calf strains
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:40 PMYankees’ Giancarlo Stanton suffers injury setback while rehabbing
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has suffered a setback while rehabbing his injured calf.
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