Giancarlo Stanton Injury Update Provided by Yankees' Boone, Latest on Star's Timeline for Return

Giancarlo Stanton's return to the lineup for the New York Yankees could be delayed after experiencing a setback on Saturday.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Stanton felt "something" in his calf while running the bases this week and could undergo new imaging to evaluate his recovery.

"He felt a little something in there a day or two ago, so that's kind of slowed him down," Boone said. "I expected him back early in this homestand. That's in jeopardy now."

Stanton has been out of action since April 24 when he strained his right calf while running the bases in a win over the Houston Astros.

Prior to Saturday, the most recent update about Stanton's recovery came on June 4 when Boone said he was able to take part in live batting practice and had increased mobility.

Boone even suggested at the time that Stanton might be able to bypass a rehab assignment in the minors altogether.

Now, it's unclear when Stanton will be able to resume baseball activities. Boone explained the issue occurred when the five-time All-Star was hitting and running out balls on the field when he "just felt a little something in his last one."

Stanton has a long history of injuries, particularly in the calf, hamstring and quad areas. He has already missed 44 games this season after playing just 77 games in 2025.

The 36-year-old hasn't played more than 114 games in a season since 2021. His absence is one of several the Yankees are dealing with amid a recent spate of injuries to the roster.

Trent Grisham landed on the injured list prior to Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a hamstring strain suffered on Friday night. He joins a group of absent Yankees that includes Stanton, Aaron Judge and Max Fried.

Despite missing all of those key players, the Yankees have moved into first place in the AL East with a 41-27 record.

Stanton was hitting .256/.302/.422 with three homers in 96 plate appearances this season prior to injuring his calf.

Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt will likely continue to share time between first base and designated hitter until Stanton is able to return to his role as the primary DH.