Giancarlo Stanton’s return to Tampa is imminent. His return to the sector is a distinct story.
On Thursday, Yankees normal supervisor Brian Cashman informed reporters that Stanton is predicted to rejoin the membership in Tampa this weekend. The designated hitter has been in New York as a result of a private matter whereas additionally coping with tennis elbows. These elbows will land Stanton on the injured listing to begin the season.
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Cashman mentioned that Stanton acquired a second spherical of PRP injections whereas in New York, and will probably be a bit earlier than he resumes baseball actions. Stanton acquired his first injections final week whereas away from the workforce.
Requested if PRP injections have been thought-about over the offseason, Cashman mentioned Stanton didn’t complain about his elbows flaring up till proper earlier than spring coaching. Stanton beforehand mentioned he stopped swinging about three weeks previous to camp, and his elbows have been a problem for many of final season, together with throughout his extremely productive playoff run.
Cashman mentioned that surgical procedure is a “last resort” for Stanton, although the GM didn’t rule the likelihood out.
When Stanton reported to camp, his expectation was that he must handle his elbows all through the season, which is what he did final 12 months regardless of his ache reaching “very high” ranges. He additionally wasn’t involved about the potential for surgical procedure.
“Just gonna give as much time as possible before we gotta get rolling for a full year here,” Stanton mentioned on Feb. 17. “Definitely not just soreness. It’s a manageable thing. That’s how last year [went] and this year will go.”
With Stanton out indefinitely, a number of totally different Yankees might obtain DH at-bats.
Aaron Choose will certainly DH some, which might permit Cody Bellinger to play proper whereas backup outfielder Trent Grisham handles heart discipline. That’s what the Yanks did for his or her exhibition video games towards the Twins on Thursday.
Paul Goldschmidt, age 37, might additionally profit from some DH days. As a result of DJ LeMahieu (calf) can be sidelined, Ben Rice, J.C. Escarra, Everson Pereira and Dominic Smith might additionally issue into the DH position and/or have clearer paths to taking part in time and roster spots.
