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Yankees report Giancarlo Stanton strains calf while running bases

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:47 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Yankees report Giancarlo Stanton strains calf while running bases

Summary

The New York Yankees are preparing for their second game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Giancarlo Stanton, who was aiming for a return from a calf strain, has suffered a setback by spraining his other calf while running the bases. Stanton had yet to make a rehab appearance but was working towards returning in the coming weeks. Boone expressed disappointment for Stanton, who is determined to contribute to the team. The Yankees hope to have Cody Bellinger back soon and report that Aaron Judge is progressing in his recovery from injury.

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Status Watch

•Giancarlo Stanton sustained a calf strain during baserunning drills.
•Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided the injury update pregame.
•Stanton had been working towards a return after a previous calf strain.
•Cody Bellinger may return as early as Sunday.
•Aaron Judge is also recovering and recently started swinging a bat.

Latest Updates

6:47 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Announce Devastating Giancarlo Stanton Injury News

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The New York Yankees are gearing up for their second game against the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend on Saturday.However, all the attention turned to the pregame when Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an injury update on veteran slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who has worked his way back from a calf strain that has kept him […] The post New York Yankees Announce Devastating Giancarlo Stanton Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
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