Giancarlo Stanton Nears Return with Rehab Assignment
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Teh veteran slugger is set to begin his journey back to the major leagues after recovering from elbow issues.
After a prolonged absence due to epicondylitis in both elbows,Giancarlo Stanton is preparing to start a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. the Yankees‘ designated hitter has been diligently working at the team’s player development complex to regain his form.
The 35-year-old Stanton, who holds the title of MLB’s active home run leader with 429, aims to replicate his impactful 2024 postseason performance.During that run, he hit seven home runs and posted a 1.048 OPS over 14 games, earning the American League Championship Series MVP award as the Yankees advanced to the World Series for the first time sence 2009.
Yankees’ Offence thriving Despite Key Absences
Even without Stanton and Juan Soto, the Yankees have maintained a potent offense, leading the Majors with 105 home runs and the American League with 349 runs scored this season.
“He showed during the 2024 postseason that he can still make a big difference when he’s right.”
In Stanton‘s absence,Ben Rice has seized the prospect as the Yankees‘ regular designated hitter, contributing 12 home runs with an .825 OPS. However, Rice‘s performance has dipped recently, with a .206/.247/.368 slash line in his last 20 games leading up to Tuesday’s series opener against the Royals.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is epicondylitis?
- A: Epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is an inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, often caused by repetitive motions.
- Q: What is a rehab assignment?
- A: A rehab assignment allows players recovering from injuries to regain their form and timing in a less competitive environment before returning to the major league team.
- Q: How long has Giancarlo Stanton been out?
- A: Giancarlo stanton has missed the entire 2025 season up to this point due to epicondylitis in both elbows.
