LF,RF,DH - New York Yankees
- Age 36
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the Yankees’ 3-0 win over the Giants Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Stanton will look to put injury issues in the rearview mirror entering the 2026 season for manager Aaron Boone, posting a productive .944 OPS with 24 home runs and 66 RBI in just 77 games in 2025. The 38-year-old offers fantasy managers an explosive power option as long as he is healthy.
Stanton is dealing with tennis elbow in both elbows. New York has taken a gradual approach with him during camp, and a Feb. 22 report indicated his debut would come around the team's Monday off day.
Fantasy Impact
He will make his spring debut on Tuesday against Panama, batting fourth and serving as the designated hitter. Stanton is projected to receive frequent rest days throughout the season.
Stanton has dealt with tennis elbow in both arms since 2024. He said Wednesday that an entire offseason of rest has not resolved the problem. "I can't open a bag of chips... a bag of anything," Stanton said.
Fantasy Impact
He sat out New York's first 70 games last season while recovering from the elbow issues but still hit 24 home runs during the regular season, his 14th major-league campaign with at least 20 long balls. Stanton plans to play a full 2026 season and is scheduled to make his spring debut on March 3. The Yankees will provide him with frequent rest days throughout the year in an effort to maintain his health and production.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Giancarlo Stanton had a good winter and faces no restrictions or limitations.
Fantasy Impact
Stanton dealt with tennis elbow in both arms in 2025 and was limited to 77 games, finishing with a .273/.350/.594 slash line and 24 home runs. It’s a positive sign that he enters camp healthy, as he offers tremendous upside with his power, though his injury history makes him a significant risk. Fantasy managers should monitor his progress throughout camp, but he appears ready for the regular season barring any setbacks.
Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-3 in win over the Orioles with a home run, one RBI, one run scored, and one walk.
Fantasy Impact
The 35-year-old continues a productive stretch at the plate, hitting .333 with four home runs and 12 RBI over his last seven games for the Yankees. After yesterday’s win over the Orioles, Stanton now has a .272 batting average with 24 home runs and 65 RBI across 76 games this season.
