Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton Plans to Use 'Torpedo' Bat After Return from Elbow Injuries

The new-look "torpedo" bats that some members of the New York Yankees have used at the start of the 2025 season have generated plenty of headlines, and one of their biggest stars was also part of the discussion Tuesday even though he is sidelined with an elbow injury.

Giancarlo Stanton revealed he will use the torpedo bat when he returns from the injured list, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. 

He also said, "you're not going to get the story you're looking for, so if that's what you guys want, that isn't going to happen," when asked if the torpedo bats were the "bat adjustments" he previously suggested could have contributed to his elbow injuries.

Stanton is yet to play this season due to ligament damage in both elbows, but he has resumed hitting indoors as he rehabs and works toward a return.

He also said Tuesday he is taking at-bats against the Trajekt machine and is eyeing rehab games in the future even though the pain "will be a constant."

The slugger noted, "I'm just getting the feel back."

For now, there doesn't seem to be any reason for the Yankees to rush a return. After all, they are off to a 3-0 start to the season thanks to a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers that saw them push across a combined 36 runs in the three wins.

They also tied the Major League record with 15 home runs in the first three games of a season, four of which came from Aaron Judge as he continues to carry the offense during Stanton's absence.

While every member of the Yankees isn't using the torpedo bats, that they were so dominant offensively in their first three games only brought additional attention toward the topic.

Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill even said, "it's the Yankees, so they'll let it slide," per Dan Martin of the New York Post, although an MLB spokesperson told The Athletic's Chris Kirschner "the shape of the bat does not violate the rules."

Stanton is one of the most prolific power hitters of his generation, so the idea he may be even better at the plate with one of the new-look bats surely doesn't sit well with pitchers. His presence will also make a New York lineup that has been unstoppable to start the season all the more dangerous.