The Yankees are quickly finding themselves in a familiar, frustrating position—waiting for Giancarlo Stanton to get healthy. According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Stanton has “no timetable” for a return as he continues to battle tennis elbow in both arms.
The veteran slugger hasn’t swung a bat in over two weeks, a troubling sign given that this is an issue he’s been managing since last postseason.
A Lingering Concern
Stanton’s power surge in the playoffs helped carry the Yankees’ offense, but behind the scenes, he was grinding through significant elbow pain.