Yankees update on Giancarlo Stanton during Braves series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The New York Yankees provided an update on designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton during their series against the Atlanta Braves. Stanton has struggled with calf injuries throughout the season and has not played since mid-June. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expects Stanton to return this season, stating, "He'll be in there when the time's right." Stanton has appeared in 24 games this season with a.724 OPS. His return could impact a crowded designated hitter lineup where Ben Rice has excelled this season.
- •Stanton has missed most of 2026 due to calf injuries.
- •He last played in mid-June and struggled with prior injury.
- •Manager Boone is optimistic about Stanton's return this season.
- •Ben Rice has performed well in the DH spot in Stanton's absence.
- •Yankees have a team OPS of.720, ranking 15th in MLB.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees deliver Giancarlo Stanton update during Braves series
"The New York Yankees provided an update on designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton during their current series against the Atlanta Braves.
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