Giancarlo Stanton said his calf is improving. Hit in cage yesterday and will hit again tomorrow. Doing workout in pool today. Seems encouraged by progress #yankees
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees speaks to the media before game four of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
On Saturday afternoon, the New York Yankees will host the Baltimore Orioles in the Bronx for the second game of their series.
The Yankees are coming off a 7-2 win on Friday.
They continue to play without Giancarlo Stanton (who has been out since April 24).
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees takes his turn at bat against the Miami Marlins during the home opener at Yankee Stadium on April 03, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, Stanton shared the latest on his recovery from injury.
Via Meredith Marakovits of YES Network: “Giancarlo Stanton said his calf is improving. Hit in cage yesterday and will hit again tomorrow. Doing workout in pool today. Seems encouraged by progress”
Giancarlo Stanton said his calf is improving. Hit in cage yesterday and will hit again tomorrow. Doing workout in pool today. Seems encouraged by progress #yankees
Before the injury, Stanton had been batting .256 with three home runs, 14 RBI’s, eight runs and one stolen base in 24 games.
At 36, he is still among the most important hitters in the team’s lineup.
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees takes his turn at bat in the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins during the home opener at Yankee Stadium on April 03, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what fans were saying on social media in response to Marakovits:
@FayeKaname75416: “He will be out another 2 weeks. 2 weeks in rehab. Then suck for 2 weeks. Let’s just get it over with, so he can be back to being good and pray he doesn’t get hurt again.”
@kroghma7: “Thank you Meredith you’re the goat”
@sportz_nutt51: “Stanton’s calf is improving.”
@shell895: “GOOO BIG G!!!”
@SherriPizza: “Yay! Get Well Soon @Giancarlo818 !”
@Olz88: “Bank on it..he’ll come back…and completely re-injure it and won’t see him until August”
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a 2-run home run during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on June 4, 2024 in New York City. The Yankees won 5-1.
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on ahead of game one of the Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 04, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
The Yankees come into Saturday’s showdown as the top team in the American League East with a 21-11 record in 32 games.
They are 9-5 in the 14 games they have played at home in the Bronx.
Following Saturday, the Yankees will have two more games against the Orioles before hosting the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
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
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