Giancarlo Stanton Placed on IL with Hamstring Strain

In a setback for the New York Yankees, star slugger Giancarlo Stanton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Stanton experienced discomfort while scoring from second base in Saturday’s game, leading to his removal. Subsequent evaluations confirmed the strain, necessitating a stint on the injured list.

While hamstring injuries vary in severity, both the Yankees and Stanton are adopting a cautious approach to ensure his full recovery. Stanton commented, "Should be a four-week range. As soon as possible, close to that."

Our Pro Baseball Docs concur, estimating that Stanton will be sidelined for approximately a month. Stanton’s game relies heavily on his power and speed, which should aid in a swifter recovery.

In the past five seasons, Stanton has missed 38% of games for the Yankees missing 266 of a possible 708 games. One positive aspect of Stanton’s absence is the opportunity to rotate the designated hitter (DH) role. Players like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, who have been dealing with minor injuries, could benefit from serving as DH.

Stanton has played in 69 of the Yankees' first 79 games this season, exclusively as a DH. He is currently hitting .246 with 18 home runs and 45 RBIs.