Stanton's Comeback With Yankees Hindered by Injury Setback
WHO:
MLB.com - Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Boone, Ben Rice, Jasson Domínguez, Aaron Judge, Trent Grisham, Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Stanton could undergo additional imaging as part of his recovery process.
MLB.com - Boone stated, “I expected him back early in this homestand. That’s in jeopardy now.”
MLB.com - Ben Rice has taken the Yankees’ most plate appearances at designated hitter with 105, followed by Stanton with 89.
MLB.com - Judge's injury could keep him out until July or August.
MLB.com - Grisham was batting .370 (27-for-73) with two homers and eight RBIs in his past 19 games through Friday.
MLB.com - Boone mentioned that Grisham could miss only the minimum 10 days.
MLB.com - Domínguez had homered in a game on Friday while with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
MLB.com - Boone said, “The last few days have gone really well in how he’s taken to it,” regarding Domínguez's performance in right field.
MLB.com - Giancarlo Stanton experienced a setback in his recovery from a left calf strain.
MLB.com - Stanton has been out since sustaining the injury on April 24.
MLB.com - Stanton was batting .256 (23-for-90) with six doubles, three homers, and 14 RBIs in 24 games this season.
MLB.com - The Yankees placed Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain.
MLB.com - Grisham was batting .370 (27-for-73) with two homers and eight RBIs in his past 19 games before the injury.
MLB.com - Jasson Domínguez was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
MLB.com - Judge is expected to be re-evaluated in mid-July as he recovers from a stress fracture in his right first rib.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The injury occurred while Stanton was running bases in New York.
MLB.com - The Yankees played against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Stanton's injury occurred on April 24.
MLB.com - Grisham exited the game on Friday during an 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays.
MLB.com - Domínguez last played in the Majors on May 7.
WHY:
MLB.com - Stanton felt a tweak or twinge while running bases, which delayed his return.
MLB.com - Boone stated, “We’ve lost some key people,” referring to the injuries affecting the team.
HOW:
MLB.com - Grisham slowed between first and second base after hitting a two-run single, leading to his injury.
MLB.com - Stanton was hitting on the field at Yankee Stadium and running out balls before feeling discomfort.
MLB.com - Grisham was replaced by pinch-runner Max Schuemann after sustaining his injury.
(UPDATED June 14, 2026 13:25 UTC)
In a recent update from MLB.com, Yankees manager Boone indicated that Stanton may need additional imaging for his recovery, putting his return during the current homestand in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Grisham, who recently hit a two-run single, is facing a potential injury after slowing down between first and second base, but Boone mentioned he could miss only the minimum ten days. On a brighter note, Domínguez homered while playing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and Boone praised his recent performance in right field, saying, “The last few days have gone really well in how he’s taken to it.”
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 23:18 UTC)
Giancarlo Stanton has faced a setback in his recovery from a left calf strain, which he sustained while running bases in New York on April 24, and he has been out since then. The Yankees also placed Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, despite his impressive .370 batting average over his last 19 games. In a move to bolster the lineup, Jasson Domínguez has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, while Aaron Judge is expected to be re-evaluated in mid-July as he continues to recover from a stress fracture in his right first rib.