Stanton Still Hasn't Run and the Yankees Are Sweating It Out in May
The New York Yankees got the news they didn't want to hear about Giancarlo Stanton this week. The 37-year-old five-time All-Star hasn't stepped foot on the base paths since landing on the IL last week with a low-grade right calf strain he picked up in the series opener against Houston. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the tough update: no running yet, but the hope is Stanton gets back to hitting this weekend.
This is a real problem for a Yankees lineup already thin on production. Stanton's been dealing with injuries all year and missed significant time before even making Opening Day. Through 24 games, he's hitting .256 with a .302 on-base percentage and .422 slugging. Three home runs and 14 RBIs. That's not the kind of offensive firepower the Yankees need carrying through the season. The silver lining? At least his 100 OPS+ means he's been league average when he's actually on the field.
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The Yankees brought up outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill the void. Problem is, Dominguez has been sidelined for the last three games with a hand injury. So now New York is scrambling for outfield help while their All-Star rehabs a calf in May. Not ideal when you're trying to build momentum early.
At Least the Pitching Showed Up Friday
If there's something to build on, it's the arm talent. Will Warren was brilliant in the Yankees' 7-2 win over Baltimore on Friday. The pitcher gave up just one run over 6.1 innings and struck out nine Orioles. Boone was effusive after the game, praising Warren's consistency dating back to spring training. Warren's now 4-0 on the season with a 2.39 ERA and 46 strikeouts. After a rough start to his rookie year last season, Warren's become a reliable piece in the rotation. That's the kind of development New York can count on while it waits for Stanton to get back on the field.
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