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Giancarlo Stanton Details Chronic Elbow Pain That Hinders Daily Tasks During Yankees’ Cautious Spring Plan

He skipped offseason surgery, believing it would not restore the force of his swing.

Overview

  • Stanton says his bilateral tennis elbow is permanent for his playing career and that he will not be 100% while he remains active.
  • He has not appeared in early Grapefruit League games and is slated to debut in an exhibition vs. Team Panama on March 3.
  • The Yankees plan to give him roughly two weeks of at-bats to prepare for Opening Day on March 25 in San Francisco.
  • Manager Aaron Boone says Stanton will receive regular rest days to keep him available over the long season.
  • Despite limited games in 2025, Stanton hit 24 home runs with a .273/.350/.594 line in 77 games and remains MLB’s active home run leader at 453.