Just when it seemed like the Yankees were fielding more MRI results than actual lineups, a glimmer of hope surfaced. With a season hanging in the balance and fans holding their breath between every swing, the cavalry might finally be on its way. Yankees GM Brian Cashman didn’t whisper it—he dropped it loud enough for the Bronx to hear. And yes, it might just change everything.
All New York Yankees fans were praying for one thing to happen: the comeback of Giancarlo Stanton. Although guys have stepped up in his absence, he brings the boost to the team that nobody else can. Now for the good news: we might get back Stanton in a few weeks’ time and this might be the push the Yankees need to get what they missed out last year.
During an interview on MLB Network Radio with Yankees GM Brian Cashman, he spoke about the recovery of Giancarlo Stanton. Cashman said, “Stanton, you know, he’s been doing everything. Completed his base running now. He’s been hitting for a long time, you know, with the tremendous BP machine we have, which is TROJECT… And I think he’s getting really close to doing a rehab assignment thereafter.”
But let’s be honest—Stanton’s greatest enemy has always been his own body. Since 2018, the Yankees star has missed over 260 games due to injuries, making every return feel like a gamble. Yet when he’s on the field, he’s electric—like a storm that clears out pitchers. The Yankees just need him healthy long enough to let the thunder roll.
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And when it does, it gets loud fast. The Yankees batter smashed 31 homers in just 101 games last season. His 118.1 mph exit velocity ranked among MLB’s top five. The Yankees slugger is a playoff beast too—6 home runs in 7 games back in 2020. A locked-in Stanton gives New York the kind of firepower October legends are made of.
So, if Stanton’s body cooperates and the baseball gods look the other way, the Yankees aren’t just dangerous—they’re lethal. Add his bat back into the mix, and October opponents might want to start praying early. Because when Giancarlo’s locked in, pitchers don’t just miss their spots—they regret ever taking the mound. The Bronx might finally get the boom it’s been waiting for. Tick, tick, BOOM.
From Yankee legend to trade rumors: What’s next for Giancarlo Stanton?
There comes a time in every star’s career when the spotlight dims—not with a bang, but with a soft tissue strain. The New York Yankees, never ones to wait around for yesterday’s hero to heal, seem ready to pivot. And at the center of this quiet storm? Giancarlo Stanton, once the Bronx’s fearsome bat, is now more familiar with MRI machines than Major League pitchers.
Giancarlo Stanton, once the Yankees’ fearsome slugger, has been battling a frustrating string of injuries. In the past three seasons alone, he’s missed significant time with hamstring, quad, and now elbow issues. The 2025 season hasn’t seen him take the field yet due to injuries in both elbows. Recovery has been slow, and as Zachary Howell notes, “It’s unlikely Stanton can ever play for a complete season again.”
With Ben Rice shining and young stars like Jasson Dominguez thriving, Stanton’s role in New York looks uncertain. This has sparked rumors of a trade, with the Seattle Mariners emerging as a possible destination. For a team chasing October dreams, Stanton’s bat could be the missing piece. Even in injury-shortened seasons, he’s delivered 24 home runs in just 101 games in 2023.
Despite health concerns, Stanton still hits baseballs harder than most players dream. His 121.7 mph homer from 2018 still holds the MLB record. “He has some value, especially for a team that wants power in the playoffs,” Howell says. If healthy by summer, Stanton could bring serious firepower to Seattle’s postseason push.
And that’s the Stanton paradox: fragile frame, thunderous bat. The man may be held together by tape and time, but pitchers still fear the crack of his swing. If the Mariners roll the dice, they won’t be betting on durability—they’ll be gambling on devastation. Giancarlo Stanton may no longer be the future of the Yankees, but he could still be the nightmare of an opposing bullpen come October. After all, legends don’t retire quietly—they just change dugouts.
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