Giancarlo Stanton

Regarding outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters "if we were to start Spring Training games up tomorrow, he’d probably be ready to go."

Fantasy Impact

This would seem to indicate that Stanton remains on track per his initial timeframe. He was expected to miss the start of the regular season, and he would need some time in exhibition games prior to being activated from the IL assuming there was no delayed season. By the time the regular season does begin, which remains TBD, Stanton and other currently-injured players will have new values, causing fantasy owners to reevaluate them as they prepare for drafts.

Giancarlo Stanton with a calf injury took swings on the field at the Yankees' spring-training complex Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Stanton last season hit .288 with three homers and 13 RBI. He only played in 18 games last season and will look to have a bounce back season when it begins. It is unclear when the MLB season will start due to the coronavirus.

Giancarlo Stanton (calf) took on-field batting practice at Yankees camp on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Stanton suffered a Grade 1 calf strain in late February and was originally going to miss Opening Day. However, he now has a pretty good chance to be ready for the start of the season as it doesn't look like we are resuming play any time soon.

Giancarlo Stanton with a calf injury could be ready to play by the start of the regular season.

Fantasy Impact

Stanton last season hit .288 with three homers and 13 RBI. He only played in 18 games last season and will look to have a bounce back season when it begins. Its is unclear when the MLB season will start due to the coronavirus.

Giancarlo Stanton (calf) could be ready to play by the start of the regular season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

We do not when the season will start yet, of course, so this is all speculative at this point. Stanton suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain in late February and was originally expected to start the season on the injured list. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on updates concerning the veteran slugger.