The New York Yankees are still without a clear timeline for the return of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, whose recovery from a calf strain has been significantly delayed. Stanton initially suffered what the team described as a "low grade" calf strain nearly three months ago.
Approximately five and a half weeks ago, the Yankees announced Stanton had experienced a setback while running the bases, an event that general manager Brian Cashman characterized as a "whole new injury" to his calf. As of Monday, there remains no definitive timeline for Stanton's return to the lineup, a rehabilitation assignment, or when he will resume running the bases.
"I do know he’s continuing the running progression; it’s going pretty well," manager Aaron Boone stated before a recent game against the Pirates. "But I don’t have a timeline."
Details surrounding Stanton's current status have been scarce. Boone noted on June 29 that Stanton was "moving again with more intensity and hitting against [velocity] again." Since that time, the Yankees have provided minimal information beyond stating that Stanton has continued his running progression.
Stanton has played in only 24 games this season, during which he hit three home runs and posted a .724 OPS before his initial injury. The prolonged absence of both Stanton and fellow slugger Aaron Judge has amplified the team's offensive struggles.