Interesting update emerges about Giancarlo Stanton's future

Giancarlo Stanton’s ninth season in New York might just end up being his last.

Stanton’s future with the New York Yankees is “murky,” Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reported on Thursday. Phillips notes that Stanton has reached a point in his contract where the Yankees would be comfortable with moving on (since parting ways with him would now only cost $15 million).

However, Phillips adds that Stanton is “well-respected” in New York and that the Yankees might not have much to lose by keeping him around for at least part of next season since they will be paying him regardless. 

The oft-injured Stanton is set to turn 37 years old next month. This season for the Yankees, Stanton was limited to just 24 total games due to recurring calf issues, batting .256 with just three homers and 14 RBI.

As for Stanton’s contract, he is officially under contract for $15 million next season with a $15 million club option for 2028 as well. While Stanton does hold a full no-trade clause, the release route may be looking increasingly palatable to the Yankees at this point.

The Yankees went 93-68 this season but lost in the ALDS for a second consecutive year. The Yankees are already facing some drama with their other injury-prone slugger in Aaron Judge, so they might not have much of a leash left for Stanton beyond that.