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Yankees Provide Bad Giancarlo Stanton Injury Update

Yankees Provide Bad Giancarlo Stanton Injury Update

Summary

New York Yankees player Giancarlo Stanton has injured his left calf during a running drill, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. This injury might end Stanton’s season, adding to his ongoing recovery from a previous right calf injury.

Key Facts

  • Giancarlo Stanton hurt his left calf while doing a running drill.
  • The injury is described as a moderate-grade strain.
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone says Stanton’s season could be over because of this injury.
  • Stanton had been recovering from a right calf injury before this new problem.
  • Stanton has not played for the Yankees since late April due to the earlier injury.
  • Before his first calf injury, Stanton played 24 games, with 3 home runs, 14 RBIs, and a .256 batting average.
  • In the previous season, Stanton had 24 home runs, 66 RBIs, and a .273 batting average in 77 games.
  • Stanton is considered an important power hitter for the Yankees when healthy.
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