Yankees Face Uncertainty as Giancarlo Stanton Begins Season on Injured List

The star slugger is sidelined with tennis elbow in both arms, prompting the team to explore potential short-term replacements.

Giancarlo Stanton will open the 2025 MLB season on the injured list due to tennis elbow in both arms.
Stanton has received platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and is expected to rejoin the Yankees in Tampa next week after addressing a personal matter.
The Yankees are reportedly considering free agent J.D. Martinez as a potential stopgap designated hitter while Stanton recovers.
Martinez, who played for the Mets in 2024, posted a .235/.320/.406 batting line with 16 home runs and 24 doubles in 495 plate appearances last season.
The Yankees face a dilemma as both Stanton and Martinez are primarily suited for the DH role, raising concerns about roster flexibility if Stanton returns during the season.