The last time we saw Giancarlo Stanton on a baseball field, he was putting together a historic postseason, blasting seven home runs in the New York Yankees' 14 playoff games. Four months later, one of several questions surrounding the defending American League champions this spring: When will we see him in the batter's box again?
On Saturday, the Yankees announced Stanton will begin the season on the injured list with elbow injuries. Stanton was already doubtful for Opening Day when he reported to spring training in Tampa having not swung a bat in weeks because of pain in both of his elbows.