New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) ran the bases at half speed on Friday and is nearing a return, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone said that Stanton is a little bit ahead of fellow outfielder Aaron Judge (calf), who is expected to rejoin the team shortly before the postseason. That puts Stantons likely return date sometime during the week of September 13, giving him time to produce in the fantasy playoffs. Fantasy players should expect Stanton to hit well when he ...

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is not on the horizon to rejoining the clubs starting nine, with manager Aaron Boone saying that Stanton was still a ways away ahead of the weekend series versus Baltimore. Stanton has been on the injured list since Aug. 9 due to a strained left hamstring, but had displayed his prodigious power (.585 SLG) prior to his absence. With both Stanton and Aaron Judge (calf) on the IL, Clint Frazier has stepped into everyday duties and ...

New York Yankees outfielder and designated hitterGiancarlo Stanton (hamstring) is still at least a week away from rejoining the team, according to manager Aaron Boone. Stanton was placed on the injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain on Aug. 11, and although he started swinging again on Thursday, fantasy players should expect the 30-year-old to remain sidelined for the entirety of next week at least. First baseman Mike Ford has been the teams primary DH with Stanton out, but Miguel Andujar ...

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) took some swings on Thursday. The slugger has been sidelined since August with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Its a good sign that the slugger has picked up a bat, but he still remains without a timetable. The Yankees have been dealing with a flurry of injuries lately, it looks like Stanton as well as teammate DJ LeMahieu could be returning sooner than later.

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu(thumb) and outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton(hamstring) are both expected to miss the next two to three weeks due to their respective ailments. LeMahieu, the American Leagues batting average leader (.411), is dealing with a similar injury to the one that he experienced during his time in Colorado. Stanton has been receiving treatment on his hamstring and mentioned Monday that he should be cleared to return to baseball activities soon. The ...

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) was diagnosed with a grade 1 hamstring strain on Tuesday. Players typically recover from such strains within a month, putting Stantons expected return date in early September given that he was placed on the 10-day IL on August 8. Mike Ford figures to be the primary beneficiary of Stantons absence, though Clint Frazier, Brett Gardner, and Miguel Andujar are likely to see increased playing time as well.

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Stanton was injured in Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after sprinting to second base. This is a rough blow to Stanton owners and the Yankees especially given Stanton's hot start at the plate. On the young season, Stanton is batting .293/.453/.585 with seven RBI and three home runs. The Yankees are hopeful that the oft-injured Stanton will only require ...

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton left the second game of Saturdays doubleheader against the Rays due hamstring tightness. Manager Aaron Boone said after the game that he believes a stint on the 10-day injured list is in Stantons future. Stanton served as the designated hitter for both legs of the DH, having been replaced by Mike Ford. Myriad injuries have stunted Stantons success since joining New York, and following play Saturday, he had collected a 1.038 OPS over his first 41 ...

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had previously spoken about how he hoped to use the designated hitter to get some of his everyday regulars some time off their feet defensively. But with Giancarlo Stanton having opened 2020 on a tear despite some concerns around his right calf, Boone has decided to stick with Stanton as his full-time DH, saying, it kind of makes the most sense to go this route. Stanton entered play Saturday having produced a staggering average exit velocity of 99.1 MPH this...

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton will continue to act as the teams primary DH, according to manager Aaron Boone. Importantly, Boone is comfortable that Stanton is healthy enough to play defense, and the move is unrelated to Stantons health. Stanton has been red-hot to start the season with a 1.384 OPS over his first six games, and fantasy players should expect the 30-year-old to continue producing at an impressive rate this year. With Stanton entrenched at DH for the Yankees, Mike...