Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Wed 2/19/20 4:06 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton said Wednesday that he reported to spring training without any physical limitations after a full offseason to recover from an injury-plagued 2019 campaign, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. "I had a lot of different training. I didn't have much time off," Stanton said. "I got my rest, but I had to rehab the moment the season was over, and then by the time I was done rehabbing I had my normal offseason training."
EDGE Analysis
Stanton appeared in just 23 games between the regular season and playoffs in 2019, missing time on account of biceps, shoulder, calf, knee and quadriceps injuries. His last appearance came in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Astros, when he suffered a Grade 2 right squad while running out a grounder. The 30-year-old had far from a spotless health record prior to 2019, but the fact that he's feeling good again could allow his ADP to climb steadily as draft season gets underway. Perhaps with an eye on ensuring that Stanton maintains better health this season, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the slugger's time in the outfield will be "fluid." The skipper went on to suggest that Stanton's workload could be similar to 2018, when he started 72 games in the outfield and served as a designated hitter in 86 contests.
Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Thu 10/24/19 1:05 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton had a Grade 2 quadriceps strain during the ALCS, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old missed several games during the ALCS with the strain in his right quad, while general manager Brian Cashman said that is was a Grade 2 variety that would have sent Stanton to the injured list in the regular season. The team wanted to keep Stanton available for the World Series if it was to advance, so the Yankees kept him on the active roster. The outfielder will likely need a few weeks before he's fully recovered, but he should have a normal offseason after he heals.
Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Sat 10/19/19 5:00 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton is not in the lineup for Game 6 of the ALCS against the Astros on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Stanton returned from a quadriceps injury to start Game 5 on Friday, but he didn't exactly prove his health, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Edwin Encarnacion returns as the designated hitter for Game 6.
Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Fri 10/18/19 3:15 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton (quadriceps) will bat cleanup as the designated hitter Friday against the Astros for Game 5 of the ALCS.
EDGE Analysis
Stanton had been on the bench since straining his right quadriceps while running the bases in the first game of the ALCS. He's apparently still not ready to take the field but will be able to hit, bumping Edwin Encarnacion to the bench.
Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Thu 10/17/19 5:01 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton (quadriceps) is feeling better and could start Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite not starting in Game 4 on Thursday, Stanton is apparently feeling better and could start as the designated hitter Friday. Stanton ran the bases prior to Game 4 but did not run hard. The encouraging update could also signal that the 29-year-old might be available off the bench Thursday.
Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Thu 10/17/19 4:17 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the ALCS against the Astros on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Stanton will miss his third straight game with a right quadriceps strain, although he could be available off the bench if needed. The 29-year-old was running the bases prior to Game 4 but was not running hard, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Brett Gardner will shift to left field with Aaron Hicks starting in center field Thursday.
Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Wed 10/16/19 2:29 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton's (quadriceps) status for Game 4 of the ALCS on Thursday remains unclear, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stanton hasn't played since injuring his quad in Game 1 of the ALCS. He's expected to be available as a pinch hitter, but whether or not he can play a larger role remains to be seen.
Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Tue 10/15/19 12:36 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton (quadriceps) is available off the bench for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stanton sat for Game 2 after injuring his quad in the first game of the series. Manager Aaron Boone said that he'd likely go to the injured list if it were still the regular season, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports, but he's sticking around as an option for now.
Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Tue 10/15/19 12:15 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton (quadriceps) remains on the bench for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Stanton injured his quad while running to first base in Game 1 and did not appear in Game 2. The Yankees haven't replaced him on the roster, indicating that they don't think he'll be out too much longer. Brett Gardner slides to left field in his absence, with Aaron Hicks starting in center.
Giancarlo Stanton RF/DH NYY Sun 10/13/19 5:53 PM
Giancarlo Stanton
RF/DH NYY
Stanton is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALCS due to a right quadriceps strain and he is considered day-to-day, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. He is available off the bench as a pinch hitter.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Aaron Boone said Stanton injured his quad in Game 1 while running down the line on his infield hit, according to James Wagner of The New York Times. Boone said he hopes Stanton will be able to return to the lineup at some point during this series. Cameron Maybin gets the start in his place and will hit eighth.