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Giancarlo Stanton’s Latest Calf Injury Puts Yankees Return in Doubt
Giancarlo Stanton is a baseball player for the New York Yankees.
He hurt his right calf earlier this season and had been trying to recover.
During a practice game, he fell while running and hurt his left calf too.
The new injury is considered moderate, so doctors and the team do not know when he can play again.
His manager said Stanton is working hard and that a return has not been ruled out.
However, there is less time left in the season, making a comeback more difficult.
Stanton has played only 24 games this year.
The Yankees also received good news because Cody Bellinger is ready to return from his hamstring injury.
Giancarlo Stanton suffered a moderate-grade left calf strain during a rehab session this week.
The setback has made the New York Yankees slugger’s 2026 return uncertain.
Stanton has played 24 games this season, all as a designated hitter.
He has been on the injured list since late April after initially injuring his right calf.
Cody Bellinger is set to return Sunday after recovering from a hamstring strain.
- Who
- New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, manager Aaron Boone, and outfielder Cody Bellinger.
- What
- Stanton suffered another calf injury, placing his 2026 season return in serious doubt, while Bellinger was cleared to return.
- Where
- Stanton was injured while running the bases during a rehabilitation session; his original right-calf injury occurred against the Houston Astros.
- When
- Boone announced the setback Saturday; Stanton suffered the latest injury during a rehab session this week.
- Why
- Stanton fell while running the bases during rehabilitation after attempting to return from his earlier right-calf strain.
Reasons for Concern
Reasons for Hope
Stanton’s 2026 return
Reasons for Concern
The latest moderate-grade left calf strain is his second calf setback while rehabbing, and the season calendar is becoming increasingly restrictive.
Reasons for Hope
Aaron Boone said the Yankees are not ruling out Stanton’s return and that he will continue working toward getting healthy.
Stanton’s role with the Yankees
Reasons for Concern
He has played only 24 games this season and has not appeared since going on the injured list in late April.
Reasons for Hope
Boone said Stanton remains involved in hitters meetings, respected by teammates, and committed to contributing to a championship.
Key facts
- Latest injury
- Moderate-grade left calf strain
- Earlier injury
- Low-grade right calf strain suffered April 24 against the Houston Astros
- Games played
- 24 games in 2026, all as a designated hitter
- Injured-list status
- Stanton has been sidelined since late April
- Season outlook
- The Yankees have not ruled out a return, but the remaining calendar makes it challenging
- Cody Bellinger
- Cleared to come off the injured list Sunday after a hamstring strain
Quotes
Aaron Boone
New York Yankees manager
“Obviously, bummed for him. Been working his tail off every single day here trying to get this thing right. I think you all know how bad he wants to be on that field and contributing to a championship. Obviously, that's disappointing. Hopefully we just continue to work to get him right and healthy.”
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“What that means moving forward, we're not ruling anything out. He'll obviously continue to work to try and get it right and hopefully be available. Obviously, we're at a point in the calendar where it gets challenging, but you also never know.”
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