Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton details calf strain rehab amid IL stint

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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton details calf strain rehab amid IL stint

Joey Mistretta, ClutchPoints · ClutchPoints

Tue, May 19, 2026 ·

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New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has been limited to 24 games played during the 2026 season due to injury. Stanton is currently dealing with a calf injury . The Yankees are continuing to monitor the situation . On Tuesday, Stanton addressed his injury concern, via Greg Joyce.

" Giancarlo Stanton said he feel better than the imaging looks on his right calf. But still in a holding pattern because the MRI last week showed the strain is lingering. He's been hitting every day but still no running, just plyos," Joyce reported.

The veteran has been limited due to injury concerns in recent years. He has not appeared in 115 or more games since the 2021 campaign. While Stanton is certainly capable of making an impact when healthy, he is trying to find a way to stay on the field.

In 2026, Stanton has slashed .256/.302/.422 to go along with three home runs and six doubles. During the 2025 campaign, Stanton managed to record 24 home runs despite only playing in 77 total games. The Yankees are hopeful that Stanton and his home run-hitting prowess can return to the lineup sooner rather than later.

Updates on Giancarlo Stanton's injury status will continue to be monitored and provided as they are made available.

Overall, the Yankees hold a 29-19 record. The ball club currently sits in second place in the American League East standings. New York trails the Tampa Bay Rays by three games for the division lead as of this story's writing.

The Yankees will play the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night at 7:05 PM EST in New York.

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