In two seasons with the New York Yankees, slugger Giancarlo Stanton has played in just 176 games, about one season’s worth. He has a combined .277 batting average over 676 at-bats, which from the first glance, seems like quality numbers, but he’s being paid to be much more influential.
Before joining the Yankees, Stanton had missed more than half a season once in his entire 10-year career. His four All-Star appearances are a thing of the past, and cheaper options are now out-performing him in most categories. His 38 home runs last season made an impact, but that’s precisely why the Bombers traded for him in the first place.