The Yankees are facing a growing dilemma with Giancarlo Stanton. Manager Aaron Boone continues to deflect questions about his timeline, offering no real clarity on when the slugger might return. Stanton is dealing with tennis elbow in both arms and has a personal matter keeping him away from the team. With his 2025 season up in the air, the Yankees might need to pivot.
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One option sitting on the free agent market is 37-year-old designated hitter J.D. Martinez. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees have already checked in on him, which might be a sign they’re not too confident in Stanton’s immediate availability.