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Yankees Announce Giancarlo Stanton News Before Dodgers Series

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kristie Ackert | Last updated May 30, 2025 10:26 PM ET

While the New York Yankees are across the country taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers, Giancarlo Stanton is back at the team’s Tampa Player Development Center, putting in work in his rehab. He’ll keep that up through the weekend — hitting, running, getting his timing back – and likely into next week.

Manager Aaron Boone said before Friday night’s game that Stanton likely won’t be ready for major league action next week. After Tampa, he could head to a rehab assignment or continue working on his game before the Yankees feel he’s truly ready.

In his absence, Ben Rice has proven himself as a designated hitter and Trent Grisham has also earned playing time.

That’s invaluable considering that Stanton’s health has always been an issue.

Since the Yankees acquired Stanton from the Miami Marlins, Stanton has missed significant time. In 2019, Stanton played in just 18 regular-season games because of multiple injuries. He missed over half of the COVID–19–shortened 2020 season because of a hamstring strain. Stanton has dealt primarily with lower-body injuries like hamstring strains, quad strains and Achilles issues.

Because of his injury history, Stanton has mostly been relegated to being a designated hitter. He has not played in the outfield since 2023.

In seven seasons with the Yankees, Stanton has hit 103 home runs and slashed .241/.323/.483 in 663 games. Last season in the postseason, Stanton hit seven homers in 14 games.

Stanton is entering the 11th year of the 13-year, $325 million deal he originally signed with the Marlins. He will be paid $32 million this season and $15 million the next two seasons. There is a club option for 2028.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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