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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts in the dugout after a solo home run during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 03, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
On Saturday afternoon, the New York Yankees will play the second game of their series with the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.
The Yankees most recently lost by a score of 8-5 on Friday.
New York Yankees Announce Giancarlo Stanton News
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on September 27, 2025 in New York City.
The Yankees have been without Giancarlo Stanton since April 24.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, they announced the latest update on the former MVP.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote: “Giancarlo Stanton felt a tweak/twinge in his calf while running bases this week, Aaron Boone said. More imaging is possible. Boone had expected Stanton to return early this coming homestand, that is now in jeopardy.”
Giancarlo Stanton felt a tweak/twinge in his calf while running bases this week, Aaron Boone said. More imaging is possible. Boone had expected Stanton to return early this coming homestand, that is now in jeopardy.
Before getting hurt, Stanton had been batting .256 with 23 hits, three home runs, 14 RBI’s, eight runs and one stolen base in 24 games.
The 36-year-old is in his ninth season playing for the Yankees.
He had spent the first eight seasons of his career on the Miami Marlins.
Social Media Reacts To Latest Stanton News
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a three-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning in game five of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2022 in New York, New York.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar