Giancarlo Stanton’s latest comments ramp up concern over “severe” elbow injuries
Giancarlo Stanton doesn’t sound particularly confident he’ll be back soon.
The New York Yankees have every reason to worry about the future of All-Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton. His own words prove that.
Stanton told reporters like Bryan Hoch of MLB.com on Saturday that his elbow injuries are “severe in both elbows.” He doesn’t know when he’ll be able to resume baseball activities and there remains a chance he could need season-ending surgery.
The New York Yankees have every reason to worry about the future of All-Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton. His own words prove that.
Stanton told reporters like Bryan Hoch of MLB.com on Saturday that his elbow injuries are “severe in both elbows.” He doesn’t know when he’ll be able to resume baseball activities and there remains a chance he could need season-ending surgery.
This is starting to look like a worst-case scenario for the Yankees. Either Stanton will miss the whole season or he’ll have a delayed start, likely managing pain throughout even if he can play.
Giancarlo Stanton said his elbow injuries are “considered severe in both elbows.” He attributes it to “bat adjustments” from last season and is unsure when he will be able to resume baseball activities. If surgery is needed, he said it would be season-ending.
