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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The New York Yankees begin a new series against the Texas Rangers on Monday night. After losing their eight-game winning streak on Sunday afternoon, the Yanks made a number of roster moves. Those included optioning Luis Gil to Triple-A and recalling outfielder Jasson Dominguez.

The Jasson Dominguez news is significant in itself, but it’s pertinent because the Yankees are awaiting a clear answer about Giancarlo Stanton’s injury. Stanton had to be removed from Friday’s game and has not played since, but reports emerged before the Rangers game about Giancarlo Stanton.

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Giancarlo Set for MRI to Get Further Details

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. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Greg Joyce wrote (on April 27): “Yankees announce the Jasson Dominguez call-up but don’t put Giancarlo Stanton on the IL. Looks like they’ll play a pitcher short this series and give Stanton a chance to return sooner than if they had put him on the 10-day IL.”

There was then another report emerged that Giancarlo Stanton is going for an MRI:

@ChrisKirschner: “The Yankees have not decided if Giancarlo Stanton will go on the IL yet, Aaron Boone said. He went for an MRI. Waiting for results.”

So, while there are new details with Giancarlo Stanton, it isn’t exactly clear how long he may or may not miss.

As for the Jasson Dominguez news, he’s batting sixth for the Yankees in their Monday night contest. It’s his season debut, and if Stanton is seriously injured, Dominguez may see some extended run.

Anthony Volpe is also set to return sometime this week, but there’s been no official decision on that front.

Yankees Right Now….

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 31: Jasson Domínguez #24 of the New York Yankees reacts to a strikeout at bat during an 18-2 Los Angeles Dodgers win over the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The New York Yankees are emerging as the real threat in the American League.

Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon have not even returned yet, and the Yankees’ rotation is already one of/if not the best starting groups in the league. They’ve cut dead ends with Luis Gil, and have two very strong young arms in Cam Schlittler and Will Warren.

On the hitting side of things, the Yanks are also clicking on all cylinders.

Fans will certainly hope for Giancarlo Stanton’s return sooner rather than later.

Stanton’s 2026 season: .256 batting average, three home runs, 14 RBI, .422 slugging percentage.

Jasson Dominguez’s season debut is something to follow, and Yankees fans are probably over the moon to have Anthony Volpe back.

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