New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) is still hitting off the Trajekt machine. However, Yankee manager Aaron Boone noted that Stanton is progressing well and is "getting close" to taking live at-bats. Stanton has been sidelined since the start of the campaign due to tennis elbows in both of his arms. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as it appears the slugger is progressing well in his recovery. Last season, the 35-year-old posted a .233/.298/.475 slash line with 27 long balls. Under the hood, he generated a .509 xSLG with a 20.7 percent barrel rate and a 53.5 percent hard-hit rate, which were all well above the average marks. When Stanton eventually returns to action, he could limit Ben Rice's playing time. For now, Stanton is only worth stashing in deeper 12+ team formats.

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows), who is dealing with torn tendons in both of his elbows, has resumed hitting indoors following several rounds of platelet-rich plasma treatments, according to manager Aaron Boone. "It's been a good couple of weeks," Boone said. It's good news and a step in the right direction for the 35-year-old veteran right-handed slugger, but Boone also said this week that Stanton still has a ways to go. The Yankees have yet to give any kind of specific timetable for when Stanton might be able to make his 2025 debut, either, so those that have been stashing the power hitter have to continue to sit tight and hope he continues to make progress with his rehab. The oft-injured slugger can still be a big boost to your team's power numbers, but we have no idea when he'll return for the Yankees. In the meantime, Ben Rice should benefit against right-handers.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) has been swinging a bat, and the Yankees have been encouraged by what they've seen. "We've still got a ways to go," Boone said. Stanton missed all of spring training due to severe tennis elbow in both of his arms, and he also picked up a calf injury in early March. While it's good news that the 35-year-old slugger is at least doing some baseball activities, there's still no timetable for his return, and the possibility of him missing the entire 2025 season still exists. Fantasy managers would have been wise to avoid the oft-injured power hitter in fantasy drafts this spring. Stanton's absence has opened the door for regular playing time for the left-handed-hitting Ben Rice, who is serving as the team's DH on Opening Day on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) is doing more in camp, but the skipper didn't exactly specify what that entails. In addition to tennis elbow in both of his arms that is considered severe, Stanton also recently came down with a mild calf injury. Although the 35-year-old veteran slugger will open the season on the injured list, the good news is that it appears he's at least working out in some capacity. He has had three rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in his elbows, though, and there remains no timetable for his return in 2025. If Stanton eventually requires surgery on his elbows, he would miss the entire season. For that reason, most fantasy managers are avoiding the oft-injured power hitter in fantasy drafts.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) is dealing with a "fairly minor" calf injury on top of the tennis elbow he's dealing with in both of his arms. Stanton is back in camp after a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his arms, but the Yankees still don't have any kind of timetable on the right-handed slugger. The 35-year-old has already been ruled out for Opening Day on March 27, and it's anyone's guess as to when he might be able to make his 2025 debut. His tennis elbow is being described as a severe issue. While Stanton offers elite power for fantasy managers when he's healthy, the potential for a lengthy absence this year overshadows any kind of benefit he might offer statistically. Let someone else in your draft take on the headache and uncertainty.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton's (elbow) injury is considered "severe" in both elbows. Stanton noted that this injury could have been caused by "bat adjustments." Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but he is still unsure when he will resume baseball activities. Given this update, Stanton may be sidelined for a significant period during the 2025 regular season. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com noted that if surgery would be needed, it would be season-ending. Last season, the 35-year-old appeared in 114 contests and held a .233/.298/.475 slash line with 20 doubles and 27 home runs. He generated an elite 20.7 percent barrel rate and a 55.3 percent hard-hit rate which placed him in the 99th and 98th percentile among qualified hitters. If Stanton were to miss a majority of the regular season, the Yankees will likely have several players move to the designated hitter spot throughout the season.

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will return to New York City for a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows on Monday, according to the team. Stanton just returned to camp with the team in Florida but will now head back to New York because he's still not ready to resume baseball activities. The 35-year-old right-handed slugger has already been ruled out for Opening Day later this month and has no timetable for when he'll even resume swinging a bat. He's been dealing with tennis elbow in both of his arms since last year, although he was able to battle through it and go on a tear at the plate last postseason, mainly in the American League Championship Series against Cleveland. Stanton provides fantasy managers plenty of power but little else, and the injury concerns are mounting. His ADP is dropping daily.

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) is back in camp with the team, but manager Aaron Boone said it's doubtful that he will play in any Grapefruit League games. We already know that Stanton will open the 2025 regular season on the injured list, so it's not much of a surprise that he won't play in any games this spring while dealing with tennis elbow in both of his arms, something he's dealt with since last season. The 35-year-old veteran slugger has already received two rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in his elbows to try to alleviate his issues, but he still has no timetable for a return to baseball activities, let alone game action. For an aging player with a lengthy injury history that really only provides fantasy value because of his light-tower power, Stanton has become a very risky fantasy selection in 2025.

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) had a second round of platelet-rich plasma injections in New York and is expected to rejoin the team in spring training camp in Florida this weekend, according to general manager Brian Cashman. However, Cashman also said Stanton won't be able to do much in terms of baseball activities. The 35-year-old veteran right-handed slugger is dealing with tennis elbow in both of his elbows and has already ruled out for Opening Day later this month. The question now is how soon will he be able to restart baseball activities and get himself prepared for making his 2025 season debut. Already an injury-prone slugger that doesn't provide much else for fantasy managers besides power, Stanton's fantasy draft stock is falling by the day with no timetable for a return.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) will open the season on the injured list. Stanton received PRP injections in both of his elbows. He is expected to return to Tampa next week but will face a longer recovery process. Stanton has battled tennis elbow in both arms and recently underwent further testing in New York. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the slugger carries an uncertain timetable. However, seeing that he has not participated in any baseball activities suggests he will face an extended absence. Last season, Stanton held a .233/.298/.475 line with 27 home runs. He generated an elite 20.7 percent barrel rate with a 55.3 percent hard-hit rate. However, he held a hefty 31.2 percent strikeout rate. While he is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect several players to serve as the team's designated hitter. Aaron Judge may be given several starts there to keep him healthy. In addition, first baseman Ben Rice could also occupy this role if he has a strong spring.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he doesn't know when outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will rejoin the team at spring training. "I don't. Hopefully soon," Boone said. Stanton dealt with tennis elbow in both of his arms last year and also was bothered by it early this spring, which prompted the team to send him back to New York for tests. With no real update on the power-hitting 35-year-old, there appears to be a real chance that he won't be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season at the end of March. The five-time All-Star and former MVP still has plenty of power when he's healthy, but health has been a problem for Stanton, and that's not going to change now that he's in his mid-30s. At this point in his career, he's a DH-only that is injury-prone and really only provides value in fantasy in power and RB1.

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) is traveling back to New York for consultation with team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad. Stanton hasn't been able to resume baseball activities at spring training due to pain in both of his elbows, which manager Aaron Boone described recently as "akin to tennis elbow." However, it's becoming a more serious concern now, and captain Aaron Judge said on Monday that Stanton could miss an early portion of the regular season. It's an issue that affected Stanton for most of last year, including the playoffs, although he still managed to be named the MVP of the American League Championship series against the Guardians. Pretty much an all-or-nothing power guy with a long injury history, Stanton's volatility for fantasy managers has just increased significantly during draft season.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) remains without a timetable. Yankee manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday that there is "nothing imminent" regarding Stanton's return to baseball activities. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Stanton's status, but he is in danger of missing Opening Day. The slugger has not swung a bat in several weeks due to "high pain" in both of his elbows. Seeing that Stanton remains without a definite recovery timetable is not a positive sign. Last season, the 35-year-old held a .233/.298/.475 slash line with 27 home runs. He generated an elite .509 xSLG but held a hefty 31.2 percent strikeout rate. While Stanton remains sidelined, fantasy managers should expect the Yankees to move several players to the DH spot, which could open up starting opportunities for first baseman Ben Rice.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that there is no timetable for when outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will resume baseball activities. Stanton also dealt with tennis elbow in both of his elbows last year, but it's a bit concerning this spring that he hasn't started swinging at all and may not do so for a while. Depending on when he begins ramping things up, the 35-year-old power hitter could be in danger of beginning the start of the 2025 season on the injured list. Stanton was a beast in the postseason in the Yankees' run to the World Series last fall and he was able to rebound during the regular season with a .233 batting average, 27 home runs and 72 RBI in 114 games. When healthy, he still has immense power, but the drawbacks almost outweigh the positives at this point. Stanton hasn't played in over 120 games since 2021 and isn't going to help your batting average at all.

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, New York Yankee designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) is dealing with a "high level of pain" in both of his elbows. Hoch noted that the slugger has not swung a bat in three-to-four weeks and is "unsure" if he will be ready for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Stanton's status throughout spring training, as another setback could keep him sidelined during the start of the season. If Stanton were to miss time at the start of the season, the Yankees would likely move several players to the DH spot. Last season, the 35-year-old posted a .233/.298/.475 line with 27 home runs. He generated an elite .509 xSLG with a 20.7 percent barrel rate. Even if Stanton misses time early in the campaign, he is still worth a look later in drafts as he will still carry high power upside when he is in the lineup.

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) was fantastic during the postseason but is currently behind schedule at the start of spring training. The veteran slugger is currently being held back due to elbow soreness. This doesn't sound like a long-term issue, but the Yankees are also going to be cautious with their veteran slugger. The assumption is that Stanton will be fine in time for Opening Day, but more information will be revealed as time goes on. This injury might push Stanton down on some draft boards, but it's also worth noting that Stanton is coming off a fairly decent 2024 season. His days of being an All-Star slugger are probably behind him, but Stanton can still be a viable option in this Yankees lineup.

According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will be given maintenance days throughout the season to ensure he is healthy for the stretch run. General manager Brian Cashman noted that Stanton would not play every day "because he'll get hurt." Stanton has played less than 130 games in each of his previous three seasons due to numerous injuries. Last summer, the slugger logged 114 contests with a .233/.298/.475 line. He launched 27 long balls and tallied 72 RBI. He hit at least 30 home runs in two of his past four seasons and at least 25 in three. However, given his risk for injury, the Yankees will emphasize keeping the 35-year-old healthy for the postseason. During the playoffs, Stanton has been known to take his game to another level as he posted an impressive .273/.339/.709 line with seven home runs in 14 playoff games last season. Fantasy managers should expect Stanton to continue to carry 25+ HR upside but could see his RBI count decrease if he loses plate appearances. Aaron Judge will likely shift to the DH spot when Stanton is given the day off.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with his seventh home run of the postseason in their Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stanton hit this solo shot off Dodger right-hander Jack Flaherty and at the time gave the Yankees a five-run lead. However, they were unable to hold it as the Dodgers pulled off the rally and won the series. Stanton was previously named the ALCS MVP and has been the most consistent bat in the Yankee lineup during October. In the postseason, the 34-year-old held an impressive .273/.339/.709 slash line with nine total extra-base hits and 16 RBI.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Game 2 of the World Series. Stanton would tally his lone hit in the final inning which scored outfielder Juan Soto. This hit began to spark a late rally for the Bronx Bombers but they were unable to finish the job. Stanton has now tallied 14 RBI throughout October and is carrying a five-game RBI streak. During the postseason, the 34-year-old has been one of the most important bats in the Yankee lineup as he posted an excellent .279/.354/.744 line with six home runs and a 5:9 BB:K ratio. Stanton remains a top pick in DFS formats given his elite power and RBI potential.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton did it again in Game 1 on Friday, smacking a two-run homer to give the Yanks a 2-1 lead. They would end up losing 6-3, but Stanton cannot be faulted. He now has a whopping six homers in 39 postseason at-bats, and has homered in four straight. His playoff OPS sits at 1.159, as he has seemingly thrown it back to his 2017 MVP days. At this point, it might be smart for the Dodgers to consider walking him when they have a base open.