Yankees face injury setback as Giancarlo Stanton's return uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

The New York Yankees are contending for a playoff spot but are facing a significant injury concern for Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton, who has been on the injured list since April due to a right calf strain, encountered a setback during rehabilitation. Reports indicate that he strained his left calf while running the bases, casting doubt on his possible return for the remainder of the season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed disappointment over the situation but noted that Stanton will continue working towards recovery. The Yankees are looking to bolster their offense as the regular season approaches its end.
- •Stanton has missed most of the season due to a right calf strain.
- •He suffered a new injury to his left calf during rehab.
- •Aaron Boone confirmed Stanton's recovery remains uncertain.
- •Stanton is one of the top sluggers in MLB history with 456 home runs.
- •Yankees are in playoff contention as the season nears its conclusion.
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"The New York Yankees are squarely in playoff contention as we near the closing stretch of the Major League Baseball season, but they were dealt a pretty significant blow to their World Series chances on Saturday. The Yankees were hoping to have superstar slugger Giancarlo Stanton back after he had missed the bulk of the…
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